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The Hermitage Museum & Gardens, Norfolk, VA

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The Hermitage Museum & Gardens

A free art museum and waterfront garden estate on the Lafayette River in Norfolk, Virginia.

7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk, VA 23505 · Norfolk, VA

About The Hermitage Museum & Gardens

The Hermitage sits on a twelve-acre waterfront estate beside the Lafayette River in Norfolk. Visitors can browse an art collection that spans thousands of years, check out rotating indoor and outdoor exhibitions, and stroll through several garden areas. The grounds also include the Goode Family Visual Arts School, which offers classes and workshops. General admission costs nothing, and the museum runs seasonal programs, concerts, and guided tours.

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