Find your connection to the world’s waters and to one another
Through the water, we are one city, one region, one nation, one world. Find your own connection to the world’s waters and, ultimately, to each other.
Plan Your Visit
Upcoming Events
Stand Down Week Closure
The Museum and café will be CLOSED Monday, January 12 through Friday, January 16, 2026, for annual staff training and maintenance. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, January 17.
The Noland Trail and Park will remain open during Stand Down Week.
Virginia 250 Passport
Collect stamps, enjoy discounts and prizes, and make memories as you travel through Virginia’s incredible past.
Lil’ Mariners’ Winter Wednesdays
Join us each Wednesday as we embark on a new learning adventure, crafted for children ages 2-4!
Connect through Nature
The Mariners’ Park
One of the nation’s largest privately owned and maintained parks. Free and open to the public.
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Connect to the Water, Savor the Brew
Latest Blogs
USS Monitor Story
Monitor’s legacy is all about people. From the heroes who fought for national unity to the engineers who created a technological marvel to the conservators preserving its story today, Monitor’s story is our story.
Connect through Videos
Step behind the scenes to get a closer look at the people, stories, and artifacts that drive The Mariners’ mission.