OCEAN VIEW STATION MUSEUM

NORFOLK, VA

The Ocean View Station Museum in Norfolk, VA is located in the historic Ocean View neighborhood. It is a museum dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the area. The museum is housed in a former train station, built in 1907 by the Norfolk and Western Railway. The station was used by thousands of local residents until its closure in 1994, when it was purchased by the City of Norfolk and converted into a museum.

The museum features exhibits and artifacts from the Ocean View Station, including original furniture, photographs, and other artifacts. Visitors can also explore the station’s architecture, which includes the original ticket booth, waiting room, and passenger platforms.

The museum also offers a variety of educational programs, such as tours, field trips, and community events. These programs are designed to introduce visitors to the history and culture of the area.

The museum is open to the public and admission is free. It is located at 3700 East Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23503.

OCEAN VIEW STATION MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in NORFOLK VA. US MID #8405100443

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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• telephone: 7575310445
• website: www.ovsm.org

OCEAN VIEW STATION MUSEUM
PO BOX 8311
NORFOLK
VA
23503

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