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  • Membership starts immediately upon purchase. If you are purchasing a gift for someone and wish for the membership to start later, you can contact the museum at 757.393.5258 or visit the front desk of the Children's Museum of Virginia to purchase a gift certificate that can be redeemed at a later date.
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Membership Name: Portsmouth Museums

Individual
The quantity of Individual must be 1.
Date Range: 07-01-2025 ~ 07-31-2026

The Individual membership provides membership benefits to an individual. The Individual membership has the following benefits:

    • 15% discount in the Museums’ Gift Shops
    • Special pricing on birthday parties, classes, and workshops
    • $2 off Children's Museum of Virginia admission for additional guests
    • Unlimited admission to Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection

This level does not have reciprocal benefits. Purchase at the Stargazer or Visionary level for reciprocal benefits.

Membership starts at the time of purchase. Please call 757.393.8983 or visit the museum to purchase a gift certificate if you wish the membership to start later.

Individual Military/Senior
The quantity of Individual Military/Senior must be 1.
Date Range: 07-01-2025 ~ 07-31-2026
This is a discounted membership for seniors and military personnel.

The Individual membership provides membership benefits to an individual. The Individual membership has the following benefits:

Unlimited admission to all five Portsmouth Museums for 1 person:

Children's Museum of Virginia, Lightship Portsmouth, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum

    • 15% discount in the Museums’ Gift Shops
    • Special pricing on birthday parties, classes, and workshops
    • $2 off Children's Museum of Virginia admission for additional guests
    • Unlimited admission to Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection

This level does not have reciprocal benefits. Purchase at the Stargazer or Visionary level for reciprocal benefits.

Membership starts at the time of purchase. Please call 757.393.8983 or visit the museum to purchase a gift certificate if you wish the membership to start later.

Duo
The quantity of Duo must be 1.
Date Range: 07-01-2025 ~ 07-31-2026

The Duo membership provides membership benefits for up to two people. At least one of the listed adult card holders must be present to access membership benefits. The Duo membership has the following benefits:

Unlimited admission to all five Portsmouth Museums for up to 2 people:

Children's Museum of Virginia, Lightship Portsmouth, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum

    • 15% discount in the Museums’ Gift Shops
    • Special pricing on birthday parties, classes, and workshops
    • $2 off Children's Museum of Virginia admission for additional guests
    • Unlimited admission to Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection

This level does not have reciprocal benefits. Purchase at the Stargazer or Visionary level for reciprocal benefits.

Membership starts at the time of purchase. Please call 757.393.8983 or visit the museum to purchase a gift certificate if you wish the membership to start later.

Duo Military/Senior
The quantity of Duo Military/Senior must be 1.
Date Range: 07-01-2025 ~ 07-31-2026
This is a discounted membership for seniors and military personnel.

The Duo membership provides membership benefits for up to two people. At least one of the listed adult card holders must be present to access membership benefits. The Duo membership has the following benefits:

Unlimited admission to all five Portsmouth Museums for up to 2 people:

Children's Museum of Virginia, Lightship Portsmouth, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum

    • 15% discount in the Museums’ Gift Shops
    • Special pricing on birthday parties, classes, and workshops
    • $2 off Children's Museum of Virginia admission for additional guests
    • Unlimited admission to Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection

This level does not have reciprocal benefits. Purchase at the Stargazer or Visionary level for reciprocal benefits.

Membership starts at the time of purchase. Please call 757.393.8983 or visit the museum to purchase a gift certificate if you wish the membership to start later.

Family
The quantity of Family must be 1.
Date Range: 07-01-2025 ~ 07-31-2026

The Family membership provides membership benefits for up to four people. At least one of the listed adult card holders must be present to access membership benefits. The Family membership has the following benefits:

Unlimited admission to all five Portsmouth Museums for up to 4 people:

Children's Museum of Virginia, Lightship Portsmouth, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum

    • 15% discount in the Museums’ Gift Shops
    • Special pricing on birthday parties, classes, and workshops
    • $2 off Children's Museum of Virginia admission for additional guests
    • Unlimited admission to Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection

This level does not have reciprocal benefits. Purchase at the Stargazer or Visionary level for reciprocal benefits.

Membership starts at the time of purchase. Please call 757.393.8983 or visit the museum to purchase a gift certificate if you wish the membership to start later.

Family Military/Senior
The quantity of Family Military/Senior must be 1.
Date Range: 07-01-2025 ~ 07-31-2026
This is a discounted membership for seniors and military personnel.

The Family membership provides membership benefits for up to four people. At least one of the listed adult card holders must be present to access membership benefits. The Family membership has the following benefits:

Unlimited admission to all five Portsmouth Museums for up to 4 people:

Children's Museum of Virginia, Lightship Portsmouth, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum

    • 15% discount in the Museums’ Gift Shops
    • Special pricing on birthday parties, classes, and workshops
    • $2 off Children's Museum of Virginia admission for additional guests
    • Unlimited admission to Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection

This level does not have reciprocal benefits. Purchase at the Stargazer or Visionary level for reciprocal benefits.

Membership starts at the time of purchase. Please call 757.393.8983 or visit the museum to purchase a gift certificate if you wish the membership to start later.

Family Plus
The quantity of Family Plus must be 1.
Date Range: 07-01-2025 ~ 07-31-2026

The Family Plus membership provides membership benefits for up to five people. At least one of the listed adult card holders must be present to access membership benefits. The Family Plus membership has the following benefits:

Unlimited admission to all five Portsmouth Museums for up to 5 people:

Children's Museum of Virginia, Lightship Portsmouth, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum

    • 15% discount in the Museums’ Gift Shops
    • Special pricing on birthday parties, classes, and workshops
    • $2 off Children's Museum of Virginia admission for additional guests
    • Unlimited admission to Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection

This level does not have reciprocal benefits. Purchase at the Stargazer or Visionary level for reciprocal benefits.

Membership starts at the time of purchase. Please call 757.393.8983 or visit the museum to purchase a gift certificate if you wish the membership to start later.

Family Plus Military/Senior
The quantity of Family Plus Military/Senior must be 1.
Date Range: 07-01-2025 ~ 07-31-2026
This is a discounted membership for seniors and military personnel.

The Family Plus membership provides membership benefits for up to five people. At least one of the listed adult card holders must be present to access membership benefits. The Family Plus membership has the following benefits:

Unlimited admission to all five Portsmouth Museums for up to 5 people:

Children's Museum of VirginiaLightship PortsmouthPortsmouth Art & Cultural CenterPortsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum

    • 15% discount in the Museums’ Gift Shops
    • Special pricing on birthday parties, classes, and workshops
    • $2 off Children's Museum of Virginia admission for additional guests
    • Unlimited admission to Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection

This level does not have reciprocal benefits. Purchase at the Stargazer or Visionary level for reciprocal benefits.

Membership starts at the time of purchase. Please call 757.393.8983 or visit the museum to purchase a gift certificate if you wish the membership to start later.

Stargazer
The quantity of Stargazer must be 1.
Date Range: 07-01-2025 ~ 07-31-2026

The Stargazer membership provides membership benefits for up to six people. At least one of the listed adult card holders must be present to access membership benefits. The Stargazer membership has the following benefits:

Unlimited admission to all five Portsmouth Museums for up to 6 people:

Children's Museum of Virginia, Lightship Portsmouth, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum

  • 15% discount in the Museums’ Gift Shops
  • Special pricing on birthday parties, classes, and workshops
  • Unlimited admission to Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection
  • $2 off Children’s Museum of Virginia admission for additional guests
  • Discount admission to more than 700 museums across the country through two reciprocal programs the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM)  and the  Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC).  Restrictions may apply, so please review policies before purchasing.

Membership starts at the time of purchase. Please call 757.393.8983 or visit the museum to purchase a gift certificate if you wish the membership to start later.

Stargazer Military/Senior
The quantity of Stargazer Military/Senior must be 1.
Date Range: 07-01-2025 ~ 07-31-2026
This is a discounted membership for seniors and military personnel.

The Stargazer membership provides membership benefits for up to six people. At least one of the listed adult card holders must be present to access membership benefits. The Stargazer membership has the following benefits:

Unlimited admission to all five Portsmouth Museums for up to 6 people:

Children's Museum of VirginiaLightship PortsmouthPortsmouth Art & Cultural CenterPortsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum

  • 15% discount in the Museums’ Gift Shops
  • Special pricing on birthday parties, classes, and workshops
  • Unlimited admission to Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection
  • $2 off Children’s Museum of Virginia admission for additional guests
  • Discount admission to more than 700 museums across the country through two reciprocal programs the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM)  and the  Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC).  Restrictions may apply, so please review policies before purchasing.

Membership starts at the time of purchase. Please call 757.393.8983 or visit the museum to purchase a gift certificate if you wish the membership to start later.

Visionary
The quantity of Visionary must be 1.
Date Range: 07-01-2025 ~ 07-31-2026

The Visionary membership provides membership benefits for up to eight people. At least one of the listed adult card holders must be present to access membership benefits. The Visionary membership has the following benefits:

Unlimited admission to all five Portsmouth Museums for up to 8 people:

Children's Museum of Virginia, Lightship Portsmouth, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum

  • 15% discount in the Museums’ Gift Shops
  • Special pricing on birthday parties, classes, and workshops
  • Unlimited admission to Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection
  • $2 off Children’s Museum of Virginia admission for additional guests
  • Discount admission to more than 700 museums across the country through two reciprocal programs the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM)  and the  Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC).  Restrictions may apply, so please review policies before purchasing.

Membership starts at the time of purchase. Please call 757.393.8983 or visit the museum to purchase a gift certificate if you wish the membership to start later.

Visionary Military/Senior
The quantity of Visionary Military/Senior must be 1.
Date Range: 07-01-2025 ~ 07-31-2026
This is a discounted membership for seniors and military personnel.

The Visionary membership provides membership benefits for up to eight people. At least one of the listed adult card holders must be present to access membership benefits. The Visionary membership has the following benefits:

Unlimited admission to all five Portsmouth Museums for up to 8 people:

Children's Museum of Virginia, Lightship Portsmouth, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum

  • 15% discount in the Museums’ Gift Shops
  • Special pricing on birthday parties, classes, and workshops
  • Unlimited admission to Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection
  • $2 off Children’s Museum of Virginia admission for additional guests
  • Discount admission to more than 700 museums across the country through two reciprocal programs the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM)  and the  Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC).  Restrictions may apply, so please review policies before purchasing.

Membership starts at the time of purchase. Please call 757.393.8983 or visit the museum to purchase a gift certificate if you wish the membership to start later.

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Description

Portsmouth Museums membership includes admission to the Children's Museum of Virginia, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, Lightship Portsmouth, and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum.