Best Arts and Culture Places in Portsmouth

"The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art is situated on Parks Avenue and sits within an award-winning building, taking up a whopping 6,000 square feet of space for exhibitions that are ever-changing. With sculptures, paintings, videos, photos, glasswork, and more from local, national, and international artists, the variety is huge and welcoming across genres and styles!. The cultural wonder of the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art is truly something to behold!"

"For a taste of how Norfolk would have looked in the days of old check out the Hermitage Museum and Gardens, now a home and art museum. The Sloane House here stands on the banks of the scenic Lafayette River and dates from the beginning of the 20th century. The house has over 40,000 period objects on show and the gardens here spread for 12 acres that include lush forests as well as wetlands."

"Situated on North Shore Road, this historic home showcases opulent art pieces that date back more than 4,000 years ago."

"D’Art Center first opened its door in our city in 1986 and has been exhibiting talented artists ever since. It currently resides in the heart of the NEON District, Norfolk’s New Energy of Norfolk, and is located across the street from Norfolk’s world-renowned Chrysler Museum. D’Art is a nonprofit art gallery that provides both adult and youth art classes, on-site exhibitions, houses over 20 working artist studios and has regional and national art exhibits."

"d'Art Center is a unique visual arts facility that hosts working art studios creating, displaying and selling original fine art and provides the public with the opportunity to meet their artists and see how art is made. They also offer adult and children's art classes, workshops and summer art camps. See their current event and exhibition schedule here."

"One of the coolest things to do in Norfolk is to visit the Selden Market – a place where you can experience and enjoy many of the city’s newer concepts in fashion, food, coffee, and more!. Located in the famous Selden Arcade building in downtown Norfolk, the repurposed space is paving the way for local businesses in Hampton Roads. View this post on Instagram"

"208 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1608+1 757-510-2740[email protected]http://seldenmarket.com. Selden Market is Norfolk's first retail incubator. We offer a mix up-and-coming concepts in retail, food and more from local, small businesses."

"At The Dragonfly Art Studio, we strive for a creative and fun atmosphere welcoming to both established local artists as well as those working to perfect their craft…and we’re always open to comments and suggestions. Please visit our CONTACT page to send us a note, or email info@TheDragonflyArtStudio.com. We thank you for your patronage and energy – none of us could be here without YOU!"

"228 N Lynnhaven Rd Suite 124-126, Virginia Beach, VA 23452-7514+1 757-340-2789[email protected]http://www.tomstoneanimation.com. We sell the authorized Walt Disney Fine Art and the artwork of the late Tom Ray, animator, and other animation art from the major studios. The gallery is attached to our new breakfast and lunch restaurant -- "Breakfast at Tomstone"."

"Yo Mama, located at 4540 Princess Anne Road, Suite #110, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive spot to score ice cream and frozen yogurt, bubble tea and shaved ice four stars out of 132 reviews."

"Kohr Bros. makes their frozen custard with grade A milk, cream, sugar, eggs and other high-quality ingredients to create its light, silky texture. Order the original vanilla, or get a swirl of two flavors. Kohr Bros. has four locations on Atlantic Avenue at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront."

"This is a convenient location for grabbing custard from this chain. They have a rotating flavor menu and various cones to choose from. Don’t forget to as..."

"Located in the Virginia Beach Resort Area, Grommet Island Park is only a short 20 minute drive from Sandbridge, and is a..."