Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum

06/13/2026

06/11/2026

See the intricate sketches, 3-D models and immersive digital works of artist Tony Snipes as he explores an alternate America, where Abraham Lincoln survives and leads the nation through a stronger, more visionary Reconstruction.

The 𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑒𝑙 𝑆𝑒𝑎𝑠 & 𝑆𝑘𝑦 𝑀𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠 exhibit ends June 22. Don’t miss it: https://brnw.ch/21x3hmo

06/09/2026

LAST CALL FOR VENDORS 🚨

Sail Virginia Portsmouth is happening next week, and we are still accepting vendors that want to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime event!

If you’re a vendor looking for a high-energy setting to showcase your business, join the party! We’re looking for:

• Food & beverage vendors
• Artists, artisans and unique retailers
• Live street performers
• And more!

Come celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence in Virginia’s most historic seaport. Become a vendor today: https://brnw.ch/VendorSignUp

06/04/2026

Ease into the weekend this Friday at First Weekends Portsmouth with live music, local culture, and a stroll through historic Olde Towne.

🎶 5–8 PM | Blue Cowbell takes the courtyard stage at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center

🚀 Make it a full evening with planetarium shows at the Children's Museum of Virginia:
6:15 PM | Mars 1001
7 PM | Virginia Skies

Thanks to Portsmouth's Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), you can grab a beverage from a participating business and sip-and-stroll through Olde Towne while exploring High Street and local shops.

Grab dinner, browse local businesses, enjoy the atmosphere, and discover why First Weekends is becoming Portsmouth's favorite tradition. See you in Olde Towne: https://brnw.ch/21x34lR

06/03/2026

Now through October, First Weekends Portsmouth brings Olde Towne to life with live music, local culture, family-friendly fun, and more.

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟓
🎶 5 – 8 PM | Concert in the Courtyard at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, featuring Blue Cowbell.

🚀 Evening Planetarium Shows at the Children's Museum of Virginia:
6:15 PM | Mars 1001
7 PM | Virginia Skies

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟔
🎶 11 AM–1 PM | Music in the Courtyard, featuring the Elizabeth Riverboys.

🛍️ Plus, enjoy local shopping, restaurants, galleries, and the charm of historic Olde Towne Portsmouth.

Stroll through town, discover something new, and make it a weekend worth repeating. Plan your First Weekends Portsmouth: https://brnw.ch/21x34jg

06/02/2026

This building was once the Norfolk County Courthouse and the decisions made here still echo today. Explore the history and controversy surrounding Confederate monuments, courtroom rulings and community memory in 𝐴 𝑆𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝐽𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑒.

Learn more about the exhibit: https://brnw.ch/21x32tQ

06/01/2026

Join us Wednesday, June 3 from 11:30am-1:30pm in the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Courtyard for free live music.

🎤 Featured Artist: Elizabeth Riverboys

Enjoy an afternoon of live music and unique performances from this Virginia homegrown duo — bringing feel-good tunes to the heart of Olde Towne 🌞

BONUS: FREE box lunches from Jimmy John’s for the first 30 visitors!

FREE admission to:
🏛️ A Seat of Justice: The Courthouse That Shaped Portsmouth
⚙️ Steel Seas & Sky Machines: The Dieselpunk Art of Tony Snipes

Bring your lunch, bring your friends, and enjoy great music in the heart of Olde Towne 🎸 See you Wednesday!

05/29/2026

Final Color Craze of May! 🌸 This is your LAST CHANCE for Blooms, Bubbles & Brush! Join us May 30th from 11am – 2pm for Watercolor Flowers and Bubble Printing & Painting. After this Saturday, we're launching a new Color Craze theme in June!

Free and fun for all ages!

Visit our exhibits inside for just $3:
🏛️ A Seat of Justice: The Courthouse That Shaped Portsmouth
⚙️ Steel Seas & Sky Machines: The Dieselpunk Art of Tony Snipes

See you Saturday! 🎨

05/26/2026

Join us in the courtyard on Wednesday, May 27, from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM for another Sound Bites performance featuring local singer-songwriter Cindy Kays 🎤 With guitar and ukulele in hand, she brings an acoustic mix of folk, pop, and country. Perfect for a relaxing, feel-good lunch break.

Take a break, grab a bite, and enjoy the sweet sounds of summer!

BONUS: FREE box lunches from Jimmy John’s for the first 30 visitors!

Learn More: https://brnw.ch/21x2K4f

05/22/2026

Don’t miss this must-see exhibit! From the origins of Black History Month to Juneteenth, The Emancipation Oak and the Umoja Festival, discover how communities honor the past and build the future.

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x2KfX