The Hampton Roads Naval Museum remains closed to the public in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. All educational, military and public programs are cancelled until further notice. Please direct inquiries to HRNavalMuseum@navy.mil or call (757) 322-2987.
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Calendar of
Events
NOVEMBER
4
Museum Re-Opens November 4, 2020

After a lengthy closure of over 230 days since the start of COVID-19, our museum will once again re-open to visitors on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 10 a.m. allowing visitors to experience U.S. Navy history. Visiting hours will remain the same as the Nauticus Campus, which is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. and Sundays from 12 noon to 5 p.m.

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JANUARY
31
2021 Virtual LEGO Event: Submissions due by January 31, 2021

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum has hosted a Lego Shipbuilding event on the first Saturday of February for the past nine years. Unfortunately, this year the event will be cancelled due to COVID—but we’re going virtual! Submissions using your own LEGO bricks are due by January 31, 2021; details can be found below.

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Today in
History
OCTOBER
27
Today in History
1864 - Lt. William B. Cushing takes the torpedo boat Picket Boat No. 1 upriver to Plymouth, N.C. and attacks CSS Albemarle at her berth.
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Exterior HRNM 2014 (New Image for Plan Your Visit)
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Browse our resources for planning your next visit.
Brick by Brick
Lego® Ship Build
If you ever wanted to build your own ship using LEGOs®, here is your chance! Museum staff have produced eight sets of plans, complete with a parts list and step-by-step instructions.
Brick by Brick
Lego® Ship Build
If you ever wanted to build your own ship using LEGOs®, here is your chance! Museum staff have produced eight sets of plans, complete with a parts list and step-by-step instructions.
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Teacher's
Resources
The Hampton Roads Naval Museum provides student programs designed to enhance and supplement classroom instruction.
Teacher's
Resources
The Hampton Roads Naval Museum provides student programs designed to enhance and supplement classroom instruction.
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Military
Outreach
Exploring History with the Hampton Roads Naval Museum
Military
Outreach
Exploring History with the Hampton Roads Naval Museum
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Donating
Artifacts
Donating Artifacts to the Hampton Roads Naval Museum
Donating
Artifacts
Donating Artifacts to the Hampton Roads Naval Museum
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Research
Library
Library Collection
Research
Library
Library Collection
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Daybook
Archive
Browse our historical publication, which educates and informs readers on historical topics and museum-related events. The Daybook is written by staff and volunteers.
Daybook
Archive
Browse our historical publication, which educates and informs readers on historical topics and museum-related events. The Daybook is written by staff and volunteers.
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