Children's Museum of Virginia

Children's Museum of Virginia
Hours, directions, admission, and more.


Address

221 High Street
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
Phone: 757-393-5258


Admission

Adults (18 & up): $11.00
Ages 2-17: $10
Military and Seniors: $10
Children under two free
The Children's Museum of Virginia gladly accepts cash, checks or major credit cards.

Lose Your Membership Card?

If a member loses their card, the front desk of any museum has the ability to confirm Membership (as long as you show valid I.D.) and can issue a new card for a $1 fee.

Members at the Stargazer and Visionary membership levels receive benefits from the Association of Children's Museums Reciprocal Membership and North American Reciprocal Programs.

City of Portsmouth Employees FREE with vaild I.D.

(does not include family members)

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Hours

Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri, Sat.:
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Open the following Holiday Mondays from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.:
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
    January 16, 2012
  • Presidents Day, February 20, 2012
  • Memorial Day, May 28, 2012

Planetarium Shows & Times

  Big Bird's Adventure -
  One World, One Sky

  Tuesday-Friday: 1, 2 & 3 p.m.
  Saturday: 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
  Sunday:
Noon & 3 p.m.

  New show starting Feb. 1 - March 30
  Tuesday-Friday: 2 p.m.

  IBEX: Search for the Edge
  of the Solar System


Parking

Convenient parking is located in 2 locations - both close to the Museum. Parking at both locations is $1 per hour Monday through Friday and free on weekends and holidays.

The County Street Parking Garage located behind the Museum is equipped with Automated Pay Stations. Payment must be made BEFORE heading out to enjoy your museum visit. We recommend you pay for a minimum of 3 hours - there is a lot to do and times goes by quickly.

The Middle Street Parking Garage is located behind the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame which is across the street from the Children's Museum. Parking in this garage is pay upon exit. Both garages accept payment by cash, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover.

Museum Visitation Policy

Children must be supervised at all times. You must be 18 years or older to accompany a child into the museum. Parents/ Caregivers are responsible for their children's behavior.

 

 


Children's Museum Gift Shop
Museum Gift Shop

Looking for a unique toy or gift? Our Museum Gift Shop has all kinds of educational gift to spur the imagination.
Gift Shop Hours:
Monday - Saturday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

 

Portsmouth, Virginia

More sights.
More shopping.
More variety.
Less time getting around.

One visit to Portsmouth and you'll be hooked. Amble along our famous Seawall. Stroll through three centuries of historic neighborhoods. Go antiquing. Take in some art. And did we mention Portsmouth is home to some of the most delightful restaurants in the region?

Many of Portsmouth's attractions are clustered within easy walking distance of each other, making it the perfect place to spend a day. And with its central location, it's easy to get to - just a quick ferry ride from downtown Norfolk, a 20-minute drive from Virginia Beach, and less than an hour from Colonial Williamsburg.