Museums
MacArthur Memorial
No admission feeA museum and research center in downtown Norfolk honoring General Douglas MacArthur and the service members who served under him.
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Moses Myers House
An early 19th-century merchant home in Norfolk, run by the Chrysler Museum of Art, that tells the story of a prominent Jewish family.
323 E. Freemason St, Norfolk, Virginia 23510 · Norfolk, VA
About Moses Myers House
The Moses Myers House is a Federal-era residence in Norfolk, Virginia, operated by the Chrysler Museum of Art. It preserves furnishings and a collection that give visitors a detailed view of a wealthy merchant household from the early 1800s. The museum presents the house as a site for understanding the Myers family, who were among the first permanent Jewish residents of the Norfolk area and were an important force in local business, politics, and culture over several generations. The site also includes interpretation of the enslaved people who lived and worked in the household. Visitors can take a self-guided virtual tour online, join guided talks or small group tours on weekend afternoons, or book a group visit by phone.
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