Nauticus The Hampton Roads Naval Museum intro- duces you to more than two centuries of naval history as seen through the eyes of  the sailor in and around the great harbor of Hampton Roads.  The Battleship  Wisconsin is located adjacent to Nauticus and is open for outer deck tours.  There is no charge to visit Nauticus or Battleship Wisconsin.  757-664-1080

Contemporary Art Center of Virginia The Contemporary Art Center of  Virginia is a nonprofit, noncollecting institution founded in 1952 to foster awareness, exploration and under- standing of the significance or our  time.  Regularly changing exhibitions feature painting, sculpting, photo- graphy, glass, video and other visual media from internationally acclaimed artists as well as artists of national and  regional renown.  757-425-0000

Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum The Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum, located in the historic de Witt Cottage on the oceanfront, displays art and artifacts documenting migrating wildfowl that pass through eastern Virginia.  Exhibits of wild- fowl and shorebird carvings trace the  evolution of this American art form from  the simple traditional decoys to the  contemporary lifelike carvings. 757-437-8432

Virginia Air and Space Center Take flight to the Virginia Air and  Space Center, the visitors center for NASA Langley Research Center and Langely Air Force Base.  Come Face- to-face with the Apollo 12 Command Module, a Mars meteorite, and a DC-9 passenger jet.  Experience a 3D IMAX film and so much more! 800-296-0800

Mariner's Museum The Mariner's Museum, one of the largest  international maritime museums in the world, is dedicated to "illuminating  mankind's experience with the sea and the  events that shaped the course and  progress of civilization."  It is a nonprofit,  educational institution accredited since  1972 by the American Association of  Museums.  800-581-7245

Casemate Museum at Fort Monroe Fort Monroe was built between 1819 and 1834, but the history of fortifications on the site goes back much further.  As early as 1608, Captain John Smith recognized the importance of building a fort at Point Comfort, as the English colonists called this land.  Come visit Fort Monroe and the Casemate Museum. 757-788-3391

Children's Museum of Virginia With over 90 hands-on exhibits for kids of all ages, including an awesome toy train collection, a planetarium and tons more, the Children's Museum is your ticket to some truly amazing places and enlightening discoveries.  So climb aboard and let's get going. 757-393-8393

Chrysler Museum of Art The Chrysler Museum of Art combines, under a single administrative umbrella, one of Americas great fine arts museums and two significant historic houses. 757-664-6200

D'art Center The d'Art Center is a visual arts center, featuring professional artists who in open studios, create, display and sell an exciting mix of original art.  Art patrons and visitors see art being made and experience first hand the process of art.  In an engaging architectural setting, art classes are taught and exhibits of contemporary fine art and craft are presented. 757-625-4211

Hampton Roads Naval Museum The museum is one of 11 official Navy Museums and is subordinate to Commander, Navy Region, Mid-Atlantic.  Our mission is to study and interpret the history of the U.S. Navy in Hampton Roads, Virginia. 757-322-2987

Hermitage Foundation Formerly home to the Sloane family, the Hermitage is hidden on the shore of the Lafayette River.  The estate encompasses woodlands, gardens, and early 20th century buildings, all of which appear frozen in time.  Yet the Hermitage is alive with a colorful new rose garden, changing art exhibitions and events, and a permanent collection of treasures from around the world. 757-423-2052

Hunter House Victorian Museum We invite you to experience this by-gone era with a zisit to the Hunter House Victorian Museum.  Whether this visit is in person or electronically, we trust that you will be transported to a simpler and more gracious time. 757-623-9814

Old Coast Guard Station The Old Coast Guard Station is located at 24th Street & Boardwalk.  The museum's interactive exhibit, allows visitors the same view of the ocean and beach that the Surfmen had from the tower.  A touch screen computer system, video monitor and video camera mounted on the Station's tower let visitors identify the many vessels that visit the port of Hampton Roads. 757-422-1587

Tugboat Museum A familiar sight in Norfolk's harbor for more than half a century, the Tug Huntington has been restored to her former glory.  Explore the engine room for a view of her massive power plant.  Catch a glimpse of tugboat life as you visit the crew's quarters, galley and saloon.  Then make your way topside to the captain's quarters. 757-627-4TUG

Virginia Living Museum The Virginia Living Museum in Newport News is a spectacular combination of a native wildlife park, science museum, aquarium, botanical preserve and planetarium.  757-595-1900