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Museums Virginia War Museum Temporarily Closed

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    9285 Warwick Boulevard
    Newport News, VA 23607
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    757-928-6738 (Education)
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American military history unfolds at the Virginia War Museum. American military history from 1775 to the present is highlighted through weapons, vehicles, uniforms, insignia and much more. See a section of the Berlin Wall and a portion of the outer wall from Dachau Concentration Camp. Galleries include Women at War and Marches Toward Freedom, exploring the roles of women and African-Americans in the military, and Visions of War, the Museum's outstanding propaganda poster collection. Operating hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Gift shop. Located at Exit 263A from I-64, only minutes from Colonial Williamsburg and all Newport News attractions.

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Coastal Virginia - Hampton Roads

Last Updated: 04/30/2020

What's Nearby

  • Huntington Park
    Huntington Park
    361 Hornet Circle
    Newport News, VA 23607
    0.18 MI
  • Cozzy's Comedy Club & Tavern
    Cozzy's Comedy Club & Tavern
    9700 Warwick Boulevard
    Newport News, VA 23601
    0.49 MI
  • Super 8 Newport News / Jefferson Avenue
    Super 8 Newport News / Jefferson Avenue
    6105 Jefferson Avenue
    Newport News, VA 23605
    0.58 MI
  • Peninsula Community Theatre
    Peninsula Community Theatre
    10251 Warwick Boulevard
    Newport News, VA 23601
    0.93 MI
  • Hilton Village
    Hilton Village
    Corner of Warwick Boulevard and Main Street
    Newport News, VA 23601
    0.96 MI

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