Mariners' Museum and Park - Newport News VA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
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Mariners' Museum and Park is located at 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 2306. The Mariners' Museum Library contains the largest maritime history collection in the Western Hemisphere.
Waymark Code: WM18ZMJ
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/28/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member the federation
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From Wikipedia

"The Mariners' Museum and Park is located in Newport News, Virginia, United States. Designated as America’s National Maritime Museum by Congress, it is one of the largest maritime museums in North America. The Mariners' Museum Library contains the largest maritime history collection in the Western Hemisphere.

The Mariners' Museum is home to the USS Monitor Center. The ironclad Monitor was made famous in the Battle of Hampton Roads in 1862 during the American Civil War, and its remains were located on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean about 16 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. The wreck site was designated as the United States' first national marine sanctuary, the only one of the 13 national marine sanctuaries created to protect a cultural resource rather than a natural resource or a mix of natural and cultural resources.

Many artifacts from Monitor have been brought to the museum, including her turret, propeller, anchor, engine, and some personal effects of the crew. For several years, they were conserved in special tanks to stabilize the metal. The USS Monitor Center officially opened on March 9, 2007, and displays include a full-scale replica, the original recovered turret, and many artifacts and related items. Current efforts are focused on restoring the engine."

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Museum Address:
100 Museum Drive
Newport News, VA United States
23606


Museum Website: [Web Link]

Cost: 1.00 (listed in local currency)

Hours of Operation:
9AM -5PM Daily


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