Nauticus is a maritime discovery center located along the waterfront in downtown, Norfolk, VA, offering a unique form of experiential learning for all ages.

The danse macabre (dance of death), a visual allegory of life’s impermanence depicted by lively dancing skeletons, was popularized in woodcut illustrations as early as the 14th century. Equal parts foreboding and whimsic…

Donna Ferrato, Janice (detail), 1984. Gelatin silver print. Museum purchase with funds donated by Gail and Tony Ganz, Los Angeles. Reproduced with permission.

Join us for FREE Music in the Art Park concerts. Tonight, on October 9th, from 7-9pm, we will have a performance by The Wiregrass All-Stars! Bring your kids, pets, blankets...

The Nerman Museum’s exhibition Norman Akers Navigates the Space Between is on view June 12 through December 6, 2026.

Exhibition on view June 12, 2026 - June 10, 2029.

The human figure was Pablo Picasso’s favorite subject, and portraiture remained a constant throughout his career. Drawing from his personal life, he depicted lovers, friends, rivals, and himself in whichever pictorial la…

Picturing Independence celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

"Realism Revisited" exhibition includes works by artists representing a variety of realist movements including European Realism, American Realism, Hyper Realism and Social Realism.

The Nerman Museum’s exhibition Carlos Rolón: ALL WE HAVE IS RIGHT NOW is on view June 12 through December 6, 2026.

Exhibition on view June 12, 2026 – June 30, 2027.