Stories, Events & Exhibits
Portsmouth Museums Foundation Welcomes Laura Bynum as Executive Director
The Portsmouth Museums Foundation is pleased to announce the hire of Laura Bynum as its full-time Executive Director. A...
Ears to You – Bunny Hop 2026 was a Big Success!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 11th Annual Bunny Hop! It was a wonderful day filled with community spirit, family...
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles – KidsPort Play Area is Officially Open!
The Children's Museum of Virginia is now the proud sponsor of the Norfolk Airport’s KidsPort Play Area and Kids Activity Packs....
Donuts with Santa Brings Holiday Cheer to the Children’s Museum
The Portsmouth Museums Foundation’s inaugural Donuts with Santa event was a festive morning filled with holiday cheer at the...
A Night at the Children’s Museum: Under the Big Top
What a night! The Portsmouth Museums Foundation’s 2025 Night at the Children’s Museum, “Under the Big Top,” was an unforgettable...
A Generous Gift for Future Generations: Bruce LaLonde Pledges $25,000 to the Portsmouth Museums Foundation
The Portsmouth Museums Foundation is excited to announce a generous pledge of $25,000 from Bruce LaLonde, a passionate advocate...
CHKD Teddy Bear Clinic at the Children’s Museum of Virginia
On Saturday, September 14, 2024, The Children’s Museum of Virginia held its annual Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters...
The Portsmouth Museums Foundation hires new Executive Director, Mrs. Cameron Hunter.
Following an extensive search, the Portsmouth Museums Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring of Mrs. Cameron Hunter as the...
Donation from Sentara Health leads to newly renovated and expanded BodyWorks Exhibit
On May 30, we celebrated the highly anticipated Grand Opening of our newest exhibit BODYWORKS at The Children’s Museum of...
The Beazley Planetarium Provides Powerful Education and Entertainment
Fred Beazley, a Portsmouth businessman and philanthropist, established the Beazley Foundation in 1948. Judge Richard Bray,...