点评:I know there is a ton to do in this area but this museum should be on any area visitor’s must do list.
About half of the museum deals with the civil war battle of Hampton Roads more commonly known as the first naval battle involving iron clad ships (Monitor vs. Virginia). They began recovering the Monitor in the 1970 and have preserved and displayed many of its artifacts. There is also a great film that explains the battle, which ended in a draw, but changed Naval history.
The other half includes fascinating displays of historic ship figureheads, ship models, a concise history of the US Navy, an exhibit on America’s cup, and a separate building of small ships.
The small ship building should not be missed. Beautiful wooden boats and many unique boats from throughout the world.
Takes about three to four hours to see everything. Costs $1! and parking is free. Located less than a 10 minute drive from the Patrick Henry Mall.
翻译:我知道这附近有很多好玩的地方,但这家博物馆绝对是每位游客的必游之地。
博物馆大约一半的展区都围绕着美国内战时期的汉普顿锚地海战展开,这场海战也被称为美国历史上第一场铁甲舰之间的海战(莫尼特号对阵弗吉尼亚号)。博物馆从20世纪70年代开始打捞莫尼特号,并保存和展出了许多相关文物。馆内还有一部精彩的影片,讲述了这场最终以平局告终,但却改变了美国海军历史的战役。
博物馆的另一半展区则展出了许多引人入胜的历史船首像、舰船模型、美国海军简史、美洲杯帆船赛的相关展品,以及一个独立的小型舰船展馆。
小型舰船展馆绝对不容错过。那里陈列着精美的木船,以及来自世界各地的许多独特船只。
参观完所有展区大约需要三到四个小时。门票仅需1美元!停车免费。博物馆距离帕特里克·亨利购物中心不到10分钟车程。