Tugboat Museum

Virginia Beach offers numerous wonderful destinations suitable for families and one of them is the Tugboat Museum. As the name entails, the museum is situated on an almost century-old tugboat but is still operational as it was fully restored. It is specially made into a museum for families to be appreciate and for kids to admire historic life on the boat and people’s lifestyle from the period the boat was built.


The boat resembles the noble role of tugboats since its completion in 1933. It is actually rich in history since it aided hundreds of giant ships including submarines. It is known as the Tug Huntington and by its very name it expresses significant role during its service. For over half a century this tug boat has been of great service. Children will surely enjoy their time aboard as well as adults who might also be interested in what sort of life that this tug boat had including its crew during its lifetime in service. Everyone can tour aboard the Tug Harrington, visiting sailors’ quarters, including the Captain’s quarters which is considered as one of the most interesting parts of the boat, the galley, and the salon and everything that might have influenced the life of those who worked as crew of the boat.

It is a great choice to visit the Tugboat Museum in Virginia Beach. It is an interesting place for your family to spend a portion of time in your tour especially for kids who are fascinated with boats and historical stuff about them. Find time to visit the Tugboat Museum at Norfolk in Virginia Beach.