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    Naval Museum re-opens on November 4th.

    Museum gallery COVID-19 changes

    Photo By Max Lonzanida | Staff members at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum conduct a walk through of their...... read more read more

    NORFOLK , VA, UNITED STATES

    10.26.2020

    Story by Max Lonzanida  

    Hampton Roads Naval Museum

    The Hampton Roads Naval Museum, located in Downtown Norfolk on the second deck of the Nauticus Campus next to the Battleship Wisconsin allows visitors to take in over 240 years of naval history in the region without cost. This includes artifacts that tell the history of the U.S. Navy from the revolutionary war, through the Civil War, both World Wars and their newest exhibit which tells the story of the Navy’s role during the Vietnam War. Their doors have been shuttered for over 230 days since COVID-19 put an end to public visitation earlier this year.

    After a lengthy closure, HRNM will once again re-open to visitors on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 10 a.m. allowing visitors to experience U.S. Navy history. Visiting hours will remain the same as the Nauticus Campus, which is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. and Sundays from 12 noon to 5 p.m.

    Amid COVID-19, staff members have taken steps in their gallery to ensure the health and safety of guests. Visitors to their gallery will encounter signage requiring guests to maintain at least six feet of social distance, and that guests at least 10 and older wear face masks. Visitors are also encouraged to use the hand sanitizing stations throughout their gallery and avoid touching surfaces. Staff members will be on-hand for more frequent sanitizing, and to field questions.

    The museum’s re-opening also entails a resumption of military ceremonies aboard the Battleship Wisconsin. Those familiar know that the Battleship’s decks make for one of the region’s most iconic re-enlistment venues. Military ceremonies are limited to 25 per party and will be held in front of Turret #1. There will be no equipment allowed onboard, and those interested in this free service can contact Thomas.Dandes@navy.mil or call (757) 322-3106.

    Educational programs for area schools and military commands have also resumed in virtual format amid COVID-19. Area educators can request their popular educational programs that are aligned with statewide standards virtually on a host of historical topics. Area commands can also request a virtual speaker on a variety of topics as well. To inquire, contact Laura.L.Orr@navy.mil or call (757) 322-3108. Lastly, the museum’s annex facility aboard Naval Station Norfolk has resumed in-person historical programs on a range of topics. The same mitigations that are in-place in their gallery remain, with group size limited to 10 attendees. Those interested can contact Katherine.Renfrew@navy.mil or call (757) 445-6844.

    The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is one of 10 museums within the Naval History and Heritage Command. It interprets, preserves, curates and shares the rich history of the U.S. Navy in the Hampton Roads area to the general public and area commands through on-site visitation, educational programs available to the public and to area military commands, and of course virtually as well. To learn more, visit www.hrnn.navy.mil or connect with them at www.facebook.com/HRNavalMuseum.

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    Date Taken: 10.26.2020
    Date Posted: 10.26.2020 10:11
    Story ID: 381729
    Location: NORFOLK , VA, US
    Hometown: NORFOLK, VA, US

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