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Military Appreciation Day at the Children’s Museum of VA

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Military families, don’t miss a chance for reduced admission and special programming on Military Appreciation Day at the Children’s Museum of Virginia!

Where: Children’s Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704

When: Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 10am-4pm

Cost: $5 per person (Active Duty/DOD/Family Members)

Description: In celebration of the U.S. Navy in Hampton Roads, the Children’s Museum of Virginia will host their 3rd Annual Military Appreciation Day on October 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum will offer a discounted $5 admission for active duty members, Department of Defense civilians, and their families (with valid I.D., children under 2 are free). During the day, volunteers from the U.S. Navy will showcase the latest technology and skills of today’s maritime services to the public with various static displays and demonstrations inside the museum.

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