Current Visiting Museum Exhibits in Hampton Roads

In commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution, the Hampton History Museum’s newest exhibit explores the story of Hampton during the period, following the journeys of real men[...]

n 1945, Japan lay in ruins at the end of World War II. General Douglas MacArthur, stepped into this devastation not as a conquer seeking retribution, but as Supreme Commander[...]

This rotating collection of prints by US Army photographer Nicholas Orzio portray the drastic changes experiences by Japan in the immediate years following World War II. This exhibit presents a[...]

On View December 19, 2025 — May 17, 2026 In 1983, photographer Danny Lyon (American, b. 1942) traveled to Haiti to document the country’s club scene. What he ended up[...]

"Following the Dragon: Chinese Ming Porcelain in Early Jamestown," a special exhibition presented in partnership with the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation, debuts November 15, 2025 at Jamestown Settlement. The special exhibition[...]

On View: Jan. 30 - May 16, 2026 The Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries are pleased to present Samuel Kahn, Ph.D. + Friends, an in-depth exploration of the art, methods,[...]

Celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary by exploring America’s Shipyard, a powerful new Sail250® Virginia exhibit about the Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s critical role in American history. From the first dry dock[...]

This special exhibit highlights how African American history has been remembered, commemorated and shared through the years – and why preserving that history is so important. Join us as we[...]

This compelling exhibition explores the history of the Norfolk County Courthouse (now the Portsmouth Art & Cultural center) and its powerful role in shaping law, justice and memory in the[...]

Our first exhibit of the year at our satellite location will contain a retrospective body of work by artists that have exhibited at the center in 2025. Artists may submit[...]

From March 5 - May 31, learn about the “The Life and Legacy of The Marquis de Lafayette” at the Francis Land House. A traveling, six-banner exhibit will tell the[...]

Step into an alternate history with Steel Seas & Sky Machines: The Dieselpunk Art of Tony Snipes, where Abraham Lincoln survives and leads a radically reimagined Reconstruction era. Through sketches,[...]

When Saigon fell in 1975, so ended one of America’s most controversial conflicts—the Vietnam War. For many Virginians, however, there remained a feeling of disconnectedness which was to endure for[...]

“Rhythm of the Stage”, at the Gallery at the Attucks, a juried exhibition by Nyree Dowdy, Art Bridges Curatorial Fellow of the Chrysler Museum of Art. Over 40 original works[...]

Description: Walk on the Wild side returns this year to depict furry animals. The thick and soft hair of fur resides on many animals, especially on our favorite domesticated pets of[...]

The Children's Museum of Virginia is proud to present the Portsmouth Public Schools Student Art Show, showcasing the creativity and imagination of talented K6 students! Mark your calendars to celebrate[...]

The Suffolk Art League, in collaboration with the Suffolk Art Gallery and the USO, is proud to present a curated exhibition dedicated to the creative voices of military service members,[...]

Celebrate the creativity of Portsmouth’s next generation of artists at the Portsmouth Senior Student Art Show. On display from April 24 through May 17, this exhibit features original work from[...]

"When There Are Nine” brings together a dynamic group of women and women-identifying artists responding to the legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg through the powerful visual language of her[...]

This traveling exhibit from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture explores the lives of free Black Virginians from the arrival of the first captive Africans in 1619 to the[...]

Root & Reach is a curated gallery exhibition featuring original artwork for sale. All submitted work is available for purchase. This exhibition explores the connection between where we come from and[...]

In honor of the Virginia 250 commemorations, Revolution Close to Home: Hampton Roads and the Struggle for American Independence explores the history and enduring legacies of the Revolutionary era in Hampton Roads.[...]

THE BUTTERFLY COLLECTIONA Solo Exhibition by Rick RickettsJune 16 – July 3The Garage Gallery at the Creative Well Arts Foundation Exhibition Statement This body of work explores the quiet dialogue[...]

“Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation,” opening July 1, 2026 at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, is the VA250 Signature Exhibition commemorating the 250th anniversary[...]