3 Best Landmarks in Norfolk, VA

HUNTER HOUSE VICTORIAN MUSEUM

240 West Freemason Street, Norfolk, VA 23510

Since 1894

Museum, House, Architecture Buildings, Landmark, Historical Building, Observation Deck, Collections, House, Buildings, Exhibitions, Events, Guided Tours, Weddings, Private Occasions, Gift Shop, Holiday Historic House Tour, Exquisite Classical Music, Collections, Preservation, Shops, Stores & Educational Programs

Group tours for 12 or more guests are available year round with advance reservations - Guided tours are offered on the hour and the half hour with the last tour each day beginning at 3:30 pm - Designed and built by the Boston architect W.P. Wentworth

Price: $5 Adults, $4 Senior Citizens & $1 Children

hhvm1894@gmail.com

hunterhousemuseum.org

(757) 623-9814

Wed - Sat 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Sun 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Mon & Tue Closed

Walked through for a tour with my husband and my parents. While we there, we got a small bonus! On Fridays they have a guest speaker. This Friday a gentleman from a local tattoo shop came and spoke on 19th century tattoos and the history. It was pretty neat! We had tea and scones. Both are available in the gift shop and are quite tasty! The house is gorgeous and well taken care of. The older woman that gave us a tour was very knowledgeable about the home and it's past owners. Neat place! Relatively inexpensive at $5 per person under 65 and $4 for over.

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If you like looking at the inside of the old Victorian homes, you should put this on your list of things to see. Probably best to call ahead to make sure you can get a tour. The guides are great. Parking is the lot beside the house (Formerly a home that Mr. Hunter purchased as a wedding gift for one of his children when they married and non of the three married! The house unfortunately caught fire and burned, now the lot is a parking lot for the Hunter Home. The craftsmanship in the home is amazing. Cost is $5 per person to tour, good investment.

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NAUTICUS

One Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510

Since 1994

Historical Place, History Museum, Ships, Sights and Landmarks, The Battleship, Wisconsin Exhibits, Interior Battleship Tours, Overnights, Battleship Desktop Wallpaper, Homeschool Day, Mid-Atlantic Rov Competition, Escape Ship Captain’s Challenge, Schooner Virginia, Exhibits, Digital Hi-Def, 3D Films, Scavenger Hunt & Camps

Free Admission: Members, Children (Ages 3 and Under) - A variety of Packages are available for groups - It inspires and educates with engaging & interactive experiences that celebrate their connections with today's maritime world

Price: Adults $15.95, Children (Ages 4-12) $11.50, Seniors (Age 55 and Up) and AAA Adults $14.95 & Military Adults (Active Duty with ID) $12.95

info@nauticus.org

nauticus.org

(757) 664-1000

(800) 644-1080

Tue - Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mon Closed

Wow!! My son (13) and daughter (11) and I planned on spending just part of our day at this and ended up spending teh entire day here! The ship was so much fun to explore and the additional exhibits/info was so amazing. We really got a feel as to how these sailors lived/worked. We then headed into the sea/science part of the museum and spent hours reading/walking through all the exhibits and playing on the interactive exhibits. All staff were so knowledgeable and helpful. There is just so much to do. I would say most interactive exhibits are geared to younger kids, but my kids sure did enjoy participating!

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I've walked through this museum twice, once without kids and once with kids and both were great experiences. We spent a really nice morning in the museum. There were a few places for our toddler to stop and play with things. The real treat is the USS Wisconsin itself. Walking both the deck and hull was very interesting. It tends to get pretty hot down below deck during the summer months but I would still recommend this experience to any visitor.

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THE MACARTHUR MEMORIAL MUSEUM

198 Bank Street, Norfolk, VA 23510

Since 1964

History Museum, Exhibits, Learning Center, Theater Honoring, Tours and Activities, Artifacts, Outreach Programs, Education Resources, Artifacts Series, World War I Series and Speakers Bureau Programs, Collections, Museum Guide, Facility Rental, Accessibility/Special Needs, Acquisitions, Digital Archives, Record Groups, Events & Gift Shop

Free Admission - The Memorial also pays tribute to the millions of men and women who served with General MacArthur in World War I, World War II and the Korean War - It is a museum and research center dedicated to preserving & presenting the story

macarthur@norfolk.gov

macarthurmemorial.org

(757) 441-2965

(757) 441-2968

Tue - Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mon Closed

I eat lunch almost every day in the courtyard behind the museum and it's gorgeous and peaceful. I decided to finally go inside after 3 years, I was so happy I went. First of all it's totally free and really cool exhibits. The whole tour would take about an hour if you just do the cliff notes version. I love learning new things and rehearing history from a different perspective so I can definitely guarantee that I will be back on a few lunch breaks. It's really clean and easy to navigate. I would highly recommend you check out this museum. You will not be disappointed.

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Phenomenal memorial and museum with a number of historic artifacts. This is a must see for any history or military buff visiting the Norfolk area. The museum is well organized and takes you on a journey of American and World history through the life of MacArthur. Did I mention it's free too? Make sure you add this to your list and honor this extraordinary Warrior, Statesman, and Scholar!

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The Best Landmarks in Norfolk

Handpicked Top 3 Landmarks in Norfolk, Virginia. Our 50-Point Inspection includes everything from checking reviews, ratings, reputation, history, complaints, satisfaction, trust and cost to the general excellence. You deserve only the best!

HUNTER HOUSE VICTORIAN MUSEUM

NAUTICUS

THE MACARTHUR MEMORIAL MUSEUM