9285 Warwick Boulevard Newport News, Virginia 23609 Telephone (757) 247-8523 Fax (757) 247-8627

Information

Directions

From I-64

• Take exit 263A, Mercury Boulevard/James River Bridge/US Route 258 South
• Travel on US Route 258 South until you reach the last signal before the James River Bridge
• At that signal, turn right into Huntington Park
• Follow the signs to the museum - the museum is located in the center of Huntington Park
• Parking is located on the northern side of the building between Warwick Boulevard and the museum

From US Route 17/James River Bridge

• Take US Route 17 North across the James River Bridge
• At first signal off after crossing the bridge turn left into Huntington Park
• Follow signs to museum

Operating Hours

• 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Saturday
• 1 pm to 5 pm on Sundays
• The museum ceases admissions at 4:30 pm, but remains open until 5 pm

Admissions

• $6.00 per adult
• $5.00 per senior citizen (62 & older) and active duty military with ID
• $4.00 per child ages 7-18
• Free for children under 7
• AAA members receive $1.00 off the above prices

Dining and Recreational Facilities

   The museum does not have any dining facilities; however, there are picnic tables and shelters around the building in the park.    Recreational facilities located in the park include Fort Fun (a playground for children), Huntington Beach, and a public access boat ramp.

Contact Information and Address

You may contact the museum by:

• Phone:   (757) 247-8523
• Fax: (757) 247-8627
• Mailing Address: 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport NEws, Virginia 23607
• E-mail: info@warmuseum.org

Volunteer Opportunities

    Volunteers are always needed to help in a variety of areas within the museum.   Opportunities are in such areas as collections, education, library/archives, and program/tour docents.   Contact Chris Garcia in the Education Department if interested.

Research

    The museum's library is non-circulating and is available for research by appointment only.   Contact the museum's Registrar in order to arrange an appointment.

Artifact Identification

    This service is performed by the collections staff by appointment only.   A fee is charged for this service.   Please contact the Registrar for current fees.

A Brief History

    The museum was established in 1923 by American Legion Post #25 (The Braxton/Perkins Post) as the American Legion Memorial Museum. The City of Newport News assumed administration of the museum in the 1950's.   In the course of the museum's existence, it's name has changed twice. In 1954 the first name change took place when the entrance of the Museum moved from the southeastern side of the building to the northwestern side of the building (its current entrance location).   In 1996 the name changed from The War Memorial Museum of Virginia to The Virginia War Museum.

    Over the past 75 years, the museum has acquired over 60,000 artifacts. The size of the collection is a blessing; however, due to limited display space, only 8-10% of the museum's collection can be displayed at any given time.