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NameThe Mariners' Museum
Address
100 Museum Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
Brief DescriptionAn adventure into maritime history.
TypeAttraction
CategoryMuseum
DescriptionThe USS Monitor Center * An Ironclad Promise of Adventure! On March 9, 2007, exactly 145 years after the historic clash between the Civil War ironclads USS Monitor and CSS Virginia, The Mariners' Museum opened the doors to one of the premier Civil War attractions across the nation - The USS Monitor Center. This dramatic new 63,500-square-foot facility will enthrall families with exciting exhibits, bring students face-to-face with history, house state-of-the-art conservation labs and offer historians rich resources for research.
Other Highlights
*Enjoy the miniature ship models of acclaimed carver August Crabtree.
*Tour the Age of Exploration Gallery.
*Explore 125 boats from around the world in the International Small Craft Center.
*Examine intricately carved figureheads, scrimshaw, and other rare examples of folk art.
*See artifacts pulled from the Titanic. And much more!
Phone 1(757) 596-2222
Emailevents@marinersmuseum.org
Handicapped AccessibleNo
Time Allowance2 hours
Websitewww.mariner.org
Local Visitor Bureauwww.newport-news.org
Last Updated8/2/2007
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