Best Museums in Chesapeake

"The Old Coast Guard Station preserves the history of Virginia's coastal communities and maritime heritage. It houses a collection of 1,800 artefacts and over 1,000 photographic images of the United States Life-Saving and Coast Guard Services and the resort community of Virginia Beach."

"Activity Type:Amusements and Amusement Parks, Sightseeing & Tours. Ghost of Virginia Beach began in 2003 as the City's ORIGINAL GHOST WALK. Your "Scaryteller" will lead you on an easy, 90-minute walking tour where you'll hear eerie stories about the history and haunts of the city."

"Rather than famous art from antiquity, the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) keeps a fresh stock of new art by acclaimed artists of today. An excellent museum for locals, MOCA constantly refreshes its collection with new exhibits. But MOCA is more than a stand-and-stare art gallery."

"The Contemporary Art Center in Virginia Beach is a vibrant exhibition space for all the latest art. Here you can see paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photography and glass-works by local artists as well as artists from around the world. Operation hours: Tuesday - Friday: 10 am - 5 pm."

"The Hermitage Museum and Gardens is another famous art museum in Norfolk, Virginia featuring pieces of art that date back 5,000 years. Visitors will also be able to check out indoor and outdoor exhibitions that change regularly, as well as the Visual Arts Studio and the 12 acres of land outside where it is possible to view art and culture. Check out the website frequently to see the different events that are hosted by the museum, many of which are child-friendly."

"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."

"For an eclectic day of history, arts, and creativity, you can go wrong with a visit to the Hermitage Museum and Gardens!. One of the best things to do in Norfolk VA, you’ll get a little bit of everything when touring this historic home!. The 20th Century house doubles as a museum with a world-wide collection of art."

"Go behind the scenes of Virginia's most iconic artistic export to see more pieces from the Perry Glass Art Collection. Featuring rotating exhibits and collections in conjunction with the Glass Light Hotel & Gallery and the Chrysler Museum of Art, the studio offers insider access into the art of glassmaking, with classes and workshops available for guests of all creative abilities. View Perry Glass Studio on google map"

"The Chrysler Museum Perry Glass Studio is a state-of-art facility and the only one of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region. The Studio brings the Museum’s internationally-acclaimed glass collection to life by showing how these masterworks were created. They have a robust schedule of classes and programming in a variety of processes including glassblowing, fusing, flameworking, coldworking and neon."

"One of the biggest, most comprehensive maritime museums in the world. The on-site USS Monitor Center houses parts of the Civil War–era Monitor, one of the world's first ironclad warships, as well as a huge number of artifacts associated with it. There's also a life-sized replica of the real deal. Or perhaps you're more interested in speed than history? The America's Cup exhibit spotlights the sleek Oracle Team USA catamaran that won the 2013 international racing competition."

"A world history of seagoing vessels and the people who sailed them occupies the outstanding Mariners' Museum, inside a 550-acre park."

"Studios and exhibition space for… over 40 artists in this creative co-operative are now located within the new Virginia Beach Art Center. theartistsgallery.org"

"The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 1966 to honor those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the cause of sports in Virginia. In addition to celebrating a century of athletic excellence in the Commonwealth, the mission of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame is to serve as … Read More"

"The Virginia Air and Space Center traces the history of flight and space exploration. The nine-story, futuristic, $30 million center…"

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"As another one of the original craft breweries in Virginia Beach, Smartmouth Brewing has regularly produced a quality product that has stood the test of time. Conceptualized and created by Hampton Roads local Porter Hardy, Smartmouth approaches beer with a simple, witty, and creative attitude. Their solid lineup of year-round beers offers a consistently perfected taste, so even the most discerning palate will enjoy them."

"Located 3 blocks from the beach Smartmouth Brewing Company is a local favorite. Their Alter Ego Saison is one of my favorite all-around beers, this dry and slighty fruity Belgian Saison pairs well with everything from seafood to pizza. Be sure to take one of their brewery tours for a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process and check out their calendar for a line-up food trucks and fun events."

"From nearby Norfolk, Smartmouth Brewing also has a Pilot House brewery at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. An old post office was converted into the family-friendly small-batch brewery. Grab a brew after lounging on the beach, or any time of year."

"The Commonwealth Tasting Room is a veritable craft beer haven, located just steps from the bay in the Chic's Beach landmark Chesapeake Beach Fire & Rescue Station #4. Centered in the Chic's Beach neighborhood a few blocks from the Chesapeake Bay beaches, it's a perfect stop for your beach day."