Parking Near Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk
Where Can I Park for Hampton Roads Naval Museum?
Hampton Roads Naval Museum is at 1 Waterside Drive inside Nauticus. A Parksy garage at 555 E. Main St. is 0.5 mi away and costs $12 a day, while a Parksy lot with shuttle service is also 0.5 mi away and costs $3.95 a day. Street parking meters are free on Sundays.
- Address
- 1 Waterside Drive
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking Garage in Norfolk, VA - 555 E. Main St., 0.5 mi (10 min walk)
- Nearest station
- EVMC/Fort Norfolk station, 0.9 mi (19 min walk)
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Hampton Roads Naval Museum, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Parking Near Hampton Roads Naval Museum at Waterside Drive
Hampton Roads Naval Museum is at 1 Waterside Drive in downtown Norfolk, inside Nauticus. The City of Norfolk directs visitors to its parking-by-attraction map for parking near the museum (norfolk.gov). The site is 0.6 mi from Norfolk center, so approaching from downtown keeps the visit within the central parking area.
For a straightforward paid option, a Parksy garage at 555 E. Main St. is 0.5 mi away and costs $12 a day. A second Parksy lot with shuttle service is also 0.5 mi away and costs $3.95 a day. Both options are close enough to compare before driving toward the Waterside Drive entrance.
Garages and Sunday Street Parking Around the Museum
Historic Forrest reports that parking garages are across the street from Hampton Roads Naval Museum and charge for parking (historicforrest.com). Those garages provide the closest named off-site option in the local parking guidance, particularly when drivers want to stay near the Nauticus complex.
Street parking meters are free on Sundays, according to Historic Forrest (historicforrest.com). That rule applies to the surrounding metered streets, while the across-the-street garages remain charged parking. The City of Norfolk also provides a parking-by-attraction map for the area (norfolk.gov).
Parksy Parking Spaces Within Reach of HRNM
Parksy lists a garage at 555 E. Main St., 0.5 mi from HRNM, for $12 a day. The listing provides a practical central option for a daytime museum visit without relying on street-meter availability.
A Norfolk parking lot with shuttle service is 0.5 mi away and costs $3.95 a day. For longer storage rather than a museum visit, Parksy lists a 24/7-access car-storage space 2.7 mi away for $19 a month, outdoor RV and car storage 5.0 mi away for $213 a month, outdoor monthly parking 5.0 mi away for $213 a month, and Virginia Beach driveway parking 5.8 mi away for $110 a month.
Busy Downtown Conditions and Street Rules Near Waterside Drive
The central location at 1 Waterside Drive puts HRNM near downtown Norfolk, where the City of Norfolk directs drivers to its attraction parking map (norfolk.gov). The surrounding streets include metered parking, and Sunday meter rules are a useful consideration because Historic Forrest reports that the meters are free on Sundays (historicforrest.com).
Drivers choosing a garage should budget for paid parking because Historic Forrest says the garages across the street charge for parking (historicforrest.com). A lower-cost alternative is the Parksy shuttle lot, which is 0.5 mi from the museum and costs $3.95 a day, while the nearby Parksy garage at 555 E. Main St. costs $12 a day.
Walking From EVMC/Fort Norfolk Station to HRNM
EVMC/Fort Norfolk station is the nearest station to HRNM, at 0.9 mi from the museum and a 19-minute walk. The station provides a rail alternative for visitors who prefer to avoid downtown parking around 1 Waterside Drive.
HRNM is 0.6 mi from Norfolk center, so the rail-and-walk option connects the attraction with central Norfolk without requiring a space beside the building.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Hampton Roads Naval Museum?
Hampton Roads Naval Museum is at 1 Waterside Drive inside Nauticus. A Parksy garage at 555 E. Main St. is 0.5 mi away and costs $12 a day, while a Parksy lot with shuttle service is also 0.5 mi away and costs $3.95 a day. Street parking meters are free on Sundays.
Are There Garages Near Hampton Roads Naval Museum?
Historic Forrest reports that parking garages are across the street from Hampton Roads Naval Museum and charge for parking. These are the closest named off-site option in the local parking guidance for visitors who want to stay near the Nauticus complex. The City of Norfolk also provides a parking-by-attraction map for the area.
Is Street Parking Free on Sundays Near Hampton Roads Naval Museum?
Street parking meters on the surrounding streets are free on Sundays, according to Historic Forrest. That rule applies to the surrounding metered streets, while the garages across the street remain charged parking. The City of Norfolk provides a parking-by-attraction map for the area around 1 Waterside Drive.
What Is the Cheapest Nearby Parking Option?
The Parksy parking lot with shuttle service is 0.5 mi from Hampton Roads Naval Museum and costs $3.95 a day. The Parksy garage at 555 E. Main St. is also 0.5 mi away but costs $12 a day. Both are central options to compare before driving toward the Waterside Drive entrance.
Can I Take the Train Instead of Parking Downtown?
EVMC/Fort Norfolk station is the nearest station, at 0.9 mi from Hampton Roads Naval Museum and a 19-minute walk. It provides a rail alternative for visitors who prefer to avoid downtown parking around 1 Waterside Drive. The museum is 0.6 mi from Norfolk center, connecting the attraction with central Norfolk.
Does Parksy Offer Monthly Parking Near the Museum?
Parksy lists a 24/7-access car-storage space 2.7 mi away for $19 a month. It also lists outdoor RV and car storage 5.0 mi away for $213 a month, outdoor monthly parking 5.0 mi away for $213 a month, and Virginia Beach driveway parking 5.8 mi away for $110 a month.
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