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Virginia Beach Museums and Virginia Beach Art Galleries
(Virginia Beach, Virginia - VA, USA)



Home to a selection of art galleries and museums, Virginia Beach's museums have become popular tourist attractions in their own right. This is particularly so with the popular Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Museum, which has long been a major draw card in Virginia Beach.

Those wishing to view fine art works from the last century should visit the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia, where they won't be disappointed. Here are some further details about the main museums and art galleries in the Virginia Beach area.




Virginia Beach Museums and Art Galleries: Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Museum - 717 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA), 23451, USA
Tel: +1 757 437 6000
A modern building in Virginia Beach with heaps of fun interactive displays as well as extensive collections of sea creatures, the amazing Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Museum is great entertainment for the whole family. Highlights include the open-ocean and turtle aquariums and the IMAX theater. A number of educational boat trips are organized by the museum including the Coastal Explorer, Dolphin Watch and Ocean Collections tours.
Virginia Beach museum open: daily - 09:00 to 17:00, seasonal variations apply
Virginia Beach museum admission: charge, discounts for seniors and children, children under three free

Virginia Beach Museums and Art Galleries: Contemporary Art Center of Virginia - 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA), 23451, USA
Tel: +1 757 425 0000
The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia houses an impressive permanent collection of important paintings by local, national and international artists. The focus is on 20th-century artworks and the quality of the exhibits is very impressive. Prints, postcards, books and other gift items are available for purchase at the center's gift shop.
Virginia Beach museum open: Tuesday to Friday - 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday - 10:00 to 16:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 16:00
Virginia Beach museum admission: charge, children under four free

 
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