3 Best Landmarks in Norfolk, VA

“MacArthur Memorial Museum is committed to preserving and sharing the life story of Army General Douglas MacArthur. The museum explains the life of one of the greatest and most dynamic leaders in America. The museum also pays homage to the millions of men and women who participated in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War alongside General MacArthur. The memorial features a library, community center, theater, reception area, archive and study center, and gift shop. The museum provides a variety of outreach programs to help teachers and learners. MacArthur Memorial Museum offers free admission to all visitors.”

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“Nauticus showcases global maritime commerce and the world's largest Navy. This place is a contemporary museum that uses the natural setting of Norfolk's harbor to exhibit global maritime commerce and the world's largest Navy. The museum includes the Battleship Wisconsin and fun, interactive exhibits focused on the marine world and environment. The maritime exhibits include aquaria, a horseshoe crab touch tank, Science On a Sphere, a shark lab, NOAA exhibits, and a weather station. The shark lab is home to four sharks of three different species. There are two male white-spotted bamboo sharks, one male epaulette shark, and one female brown-banded bamboo shark. The museum also features hands-on shows, interactive theaters, digital high-definition films, and extensive educational programs. Nauticus offers free admission for children under 2.”

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“Harrison Opera House is the official home of the Virginia Opera, which served as a venue for World War II USO shows. The opera house is named after Edythe Harrison and Stanley, an earlier member of the Virginia House of Delegates and the founding president of the Virginia Opera. The opera house was renovated by the architecture firm GUND Partnership, reopening in 1993. The theater has a seating capacity of 1,632. The building initially contained both the USO/Center Theater and the adjoining former Norfolk Municipal Auditorium, which now serves as storage and managerial space for the Virginia Opera. Harrison Opera House has ample parking space for your convenience.”

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