Virginia War Museum - Historic Newport News
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Virginia War Museum - Historic Newport News
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Virginia War Museum
American military history unfolds at the Virginia War Museum. Collections of artifacts, weapons, vehicles, uniforms, and posters trace the development of the United States military from 1775 to the present. Galleries include
Women at War
,
Marches Toward Freedom,
and
Visions of War
, the museum’s extensive propaganda poster collection. An additional exhibit explores the history of the City of Newport News, outlining the City’s role as a Port of Embarkation for both World Wars. Other artifacts on display include Harry Truman’s World War I helmet, a section of the Berlin Wall, and a portion of the outer wall from Dachau concentration camp.
Virginia War Museum Foundation
The Virginia War Museum Foundation is the nonprofit fundraising and advocacy partner of the Virginia War Museum. The Foundation supports preservation, education, exhibitions, and community engagement to ensure the stories and sacrifices of America’s service members continue to inspire future generations. Learn more about the Foundation’s mission and how to support the museum at
www.vwmf.org
Location
9285 Warwick Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 247-8523
virginiawarmuseum@nnva.gov
General Admission
Adults – $8.00
Seniors (62 & above) – $7.00
Children – (ages 7-18) – $6.00
Family (immediate household only) – $20.00
$1.00 discount for military or AAA members with membership card
Hours of Operation
Wednesday through Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Last admission at 4:00 p.m.)
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
Skip to the content
Visit us
Virginia War Museum
American military history unfolds at the Virginia War Museum. Collections of artifacts, weapons, vehicles, uniforms, and posters trace the development of the United States military from 1775 to the present. Galleries include
Women at War
,
Marches Toward Freedom,
and
Visions of War
, the museum’s extensive propaganda poster collection. An additional exhibit explores the history of the City of Newport News, outlining the City’s role as a Port of Embarkation for both World Wars. Other artifacts on display include Harry Truman’s World War I helmet, a section of the Berlin Wall, and a portion of the outer wall from Dachau concentration camp.
Virginia War Museum Foundation
The Virginia War Museum Foundation is the nonprofit fundraising and advocacy partner of the Virginia War Museum. The Foundation supports preservation, education, exhibitions, and community engagement to ensure the stories and sacrifices of America’s service members continue to inspire future generations. Learn more about the Foundation’s mission and how to support the museum at
www.vwmf.org
Location
9285 Warwick Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 247-8523
virginiawarmuseum@nnva.gov
General Admission
Adults – $8.00
Seniors (62 & above) – $7.00
Children – (ages 7-18) – $6.00
Family (immediate household only) – $20.00
$1.00 discount for military or AAA members with membership card
Hours of Operation
Wednesday through Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Last admission at 4:00 p.m.)
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day