Cultural Corridor
On the Avenue of the Arts in Newport News
Four awesome experiences less than one mile apart



Virginia's Animal Attraction
Explore Virginia's natural heritage from the mountains to the sea with live exhibits that look back at you! Explore the underwater world of the Chesapeake Bay and the underground realm of a limestone cave. Experience a steamy cypress swamp and a cool mountain cove. Enjoy hands-on activities. View the sun from the observatory. Outdoors, stroll the boardwalk to view animals in naturalized habitats and native plant gardens.  





America's National Maritime Museum
The Mariners' Museum is filled to the crow's nest with prized artifacts that celebrate the spirit of seafaring adventure. You can see the actual turret and artifacts of the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor , tour the International Small Craft Center, which houses amazing watercraft from around the world, view objects from the Titanic , marvel at the craftsmanship of Chris-Crafts and more! Now open: The USS Monitor Center - An Ironclad Promise of Adventure.

Click here to visit the Mariners' Museum website

Art Is What You Make It
Explore the arts at Pfac with an everchanging array of exhibitions and events. We offer a stimulating program of visual arts through dynamic exhibitions and educational programs for children and adults. Show us your creative side; there is something for everyone. Art  is what you make it.

Click here to visit the Peninsula Fine Arts Center website





The Art Of The Performance
This season more than 40 attractions from 14 different nations, from ballet to country music, from chamber music to comedians, will visit the Ferguson Center for the Arts at Christopher Newport University, Virginia's new home for the finest in the world. Call the ticket office for information on upcoming events.

Click here to visit the Ferguson Center website