Ironclad displays. Giant wooden ship models. Military weaponry & artifacts. ' navy yard is the ' oldest, dating back to Colonial times. Our exhibits tell the story of the huge role it played in building the U.S. Navy, then bringing it into the nuclear age and so much more!

TINY BUILDING. BIG IMPACT. Celebrate ' rich Black History in a home that originally served as the ' only library for segregated African Americans. Plan your visit to the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum today!

Come explore two expansive galleries of changing local and national art exhibits, along with workshops, lectures, classes and performances. Even our outdoor courtyard often bustles with artist interactions and live music. Built in 1846, our beautiful Greek revival building served as the county courthouse for over a century and is on the National Registry of Historic Places.