DEPARTMENT OF MUSEUMS
PORTSMOUTH, VA
The Department of Museums in Portsmouth, VA is a government-run organization that is responsible for the management and operation of three museums in the city. The museums include the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, and the Children's Museum of Virginia.
The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center is housed in a historic building that was originally built in 1846 as the city's courthouse. The museum features rotating exhibits that showcase the works of local and regional artists, as well as traveling exhibitions from around the world.
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum is located in the heart of the city's historic downtown district and is dedicated to preserving the rich maritime history of the region. The museum has a collection of artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, which played a crucial role in the development of the US Navy.
The Children's Museum of Virginia is a hands-on educational museum that is designed to inspire and engage children of all ages. The museum features interactive exhibits that encourage children to explore and learn about science, technology, engineering, and math.
In addition to managing and operating these museums, the Department of Museums also offers educational programs and events throughout the year. These programs are designed to promote the arts, culture, and history of the region and are open to people of all ages.
DEPARTMENT OF MUSEUMS is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PORTSMOUTH VA. US MID #8405100884
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).
Contact DEPARTMENT OF MUSEUMS
- telephone: 7573938983
PORTSMOUTH MUSEUMS
420 HIGH ST
PORTSMOUTH
VA
23704-3622
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DEPARTMENT OF MUSEUMS Information
| MID # | 8405100884 |
| Name | PORTSMOUTH MUSEUMS |
| Alternate Name | DEPARTMENT OF MUSEUMS |
| Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 541971764 |
| NTEECC | A54 |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 36.834922, -76.298844 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 51 FIPS County Code: 740 US Census Tract: 210900 US Census Block: 1017 |