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Arts, History & Heritage Enrich Newport News Everyday Life

A vibrant community is seasoned by thriving arts scene. Opera, theater, jazz, folk and marine art, bluegrass (and rock music!) and poetry and more — Newport News arts and culture serves every taste.

Top Newport News attractions include The Mariners Museum international center for maritime art and history. Peninsula Fine Arts Center is home to the visual arts with changing major exhibitions, juried shows of regional artists, and art classes and arts programs specially for children.

Additional Hampton Roads and Southeast Virginia arts, culture and heritage resources:

Newport News Tourism

Newport News Museum Services – Parks & Recreation

Ferguson Center at Christopher Newport University

Virginia Living Museum

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

The American Theatre

Virginia Symphony

Virginia Opera

Hampton Jazz Festival

Virginia International Arts Festival