County museums and cultural institutions preserve local history, natural heritage, and community stories that might otherwise be lost, providing residents throughout the region with accessible and educational cultural experiences. There are 8 Museum locations in Portsmouth County, Virginia.

County residents interested in local history, natural science, or art should explore the county museum and any specialized collection institutions nearby, which often hold unique artifacts and records not available anywhere else in the region.

List of Portsmouth County, Virginia Museum

Childrens Museum Of Virginia

View Details Call Now (757) 393-5258

Childrens Museum Of Virginia

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Jewish Museum & Cultural Center

View Details Call Now (757) 391-9266

Jewish Museum & Cultural Center

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Portsmouth Railroad Museum Of Va

View Details Call Now (757) 393-4093

Portsmouth Railroad Museum Of Va

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Portsmouth Community Art Center

View Details Call Now (757) 393-8983

Portsmouth Community Art Center

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Virginia Sports Hall Of Fame

View Details Call Now (757) 393-8031

Virginia Sports Hall Of Fame

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Lightship Portsmouth Museum

View Details Call Now (757) 393-8591

Lightship Portsmouth Museum

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The Railroad Museum Of Virginia

View Details Call Now (757) 335-2284

The Railroad Museum Of Virginia

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The Portsmouth Museum Of Military History

View Details Call Now (757) 393-2773

The Portsmouth Museum Of Military History

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Residents of Portsmouth County can support local museums through membership, volunteer service, and artifact donations. Many county history museums actively seek donations of historically significant objects, photographs, and documents that document the county's past.