HUNTER HOUSE VICTORIAN MUSEUM
240 West Freemason Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 Directions
Since 1894
Here’s The Deal:
"'Hunter House Victorian Museum' is a 501(c)3 non-profit beautiful, a famous museum whose objective is to tell the individual stories of the late nineteenth and early twentieth-century life through the lens of daily experience and exhibitions. Their workers and local population encourage an understanding of the full historical context to promote a dedication to preserving local heritage. They bring year-round guided tours of the facility, educational programs, and special events. The museum operates as a vibrant example of architecture and decorative Victorian arts. Tourists can catch up with the Hunters as they explore the home on two floors. It holds collections of Hunter family furniture, books, decorative items, and more. It affords group tours every year."
SPECIALTY:
Private Occasions, Shops, Preservation, House, Special Events, Exhibitions, Stores, Architecture, Guided Tours, Gift Shop, Historical Building, Holiday Historic House Tour, Educational, Weddings & Collections
Price: Admission fees:
Adults: $5
Senior Citizens: $4
Children until 10: $1
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THE MACARTHUR MEMORIAL MUSEUM
198 Bank Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 Directions
Since 1847
Here’s The Deal:
"The MacArthur Memorial Museum is a learning center devoted to preserving and sharing the Douglas MacArthur Army general's life story. The museum also pays homage to the millions of men and women who participated in World War I and II and the Korean War alongside General MacArthur. It explains the lives of one of the greatest and most dynamic leaders in America. The memorial features a library, community center, theater, reception, archive and study center, and gift shop. The memorial uses the income of significant cultural materials in the museum's collections, exhibits, and journals. It provides a variety of outreach programs to help teachers and learners. Skype sessions are tailored to meet individual class requirements. Validated tickets require 3 hours of free parking for visitors. It offers free admission to visitors."
SPECIALTY:
Tours and Activities, Outreach, Museum Guide, Artifacts, Accessibility/Special Needs, Events, Facility Rental, World War I Series and Speakers Bureau Programs, Education Resources, Record Groups, Exhibits, Theater Honoring, Artefacts Series, Digital Archives, Gift Shop, Acquisitions, Collections & Learning Center
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MOSES MYERS HOUSE
323 East Freemason Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 Directions
Since 1795
Here’s The Deal:
"Moses Myers House was built in 1795 and is one of Norfolk's first post-revolutionary brick homes built in the war. This Federal Period home was passed on to the Myers family families. The best moments of the family have been the result of the work of Moses Myers and Barton Myers. The family firm, Myers, and Company were one of the top antebellum companies in Norfolk. Barton Myers led Norfolk 's advance into the 20th-century modern age. Its actions are most extensively recorded throughout the early 1800s. School and community tours are available on rendezvous. It gives complimentary admission."
SPECIALTY:
Collections, Jewish Merchant, Historical Building, Group Tour, Displays, Wedding & Summer Camp