3 Best Places To See in Hampton, VA

“Virginia Air & Space Science Center serves as the visitor center for NASA's Langley Research Center and Langley Air Force Base. The vision features hands-on aviation and space exhibits spanning 100 years, more than 30 historic aircraft, and a giant-screen 3D IMAX Theater. The space center has an interactive aviation exhibit spanning 100 years of flight, more than 30 historic aircraft, a hands-on space exploration gallery, unique space flight artifacts, and more. The museum aims to educate, entertain, and inspire explorers of all ages and provides a spectacular environment for exploring national achievements in aviation and space exploration while stimulating curiosity. Virginia Air & Space Science Center offers summer aeronautic and space-themed camps for children. The museum offers free admission for children under 2 and members.”

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“Air Power Park is a 15-acre park that features various vintage aircraft and experimental space launch vehicles from the 1950s and 1960s. The outdoor park is open year-round, seven days a week, from sunrise to sunset. The park features displays of jets, missiles, and rockets. The indoor museum has over 325 models of aircraft, spacecraft, and nautical vessels representing all the U.S. branches of service and some other nations. Kids may enjoy the playground area. Launch your paddle craft or simply relax on the floating dock, enjoying the view of wildlife on Newmarket Creek. Many displays have connections with nearby Langley AFB and NASA Langley Research Center. Admission is free for all visitors. There is a special children’s reading area, a corkboard wall for the little artists to post pictures, special reading material, and a 3D art wall.”

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“The Hampton History Museum displays the city's history via art and artifacts, including period dresses and Civil War artifacts. The museum explores over 400 years of the past, from the days of the Kecoughtan people to the Space Age. If you love history, this place is worth a visit, and although it's small, it has very high quality. The staff love their historic community. The Hampton History Museum is a charming museum with well-designed exhibits that are thoughtfully and chronologically arranged. The museum helps to capture the history of Hampton and Virginia. This museum is a hidden gem. They have a music series featuring local artists monthly. The museum also shares space and a gift shop with the Hampton Visitor Center. Free admission for children under 4.”

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