Norfolk: Safe and Strong
The city's multi-pronged approach to recovery keeps the health and safety of our residents and employees at the forefront as we begin to reopen facilities to the public. We're excited to resume operations in the Mermaid City, but have new restrictions and hours in place to maintain the prescribed guidelines and to keep everyone safe and strong. Below is reopening schedule information for popular facilities in the city. Be sure to check out our
FAQs online for up-to-date information.
The Virginia Zoo: June 25
Reservations are required, as a limited number of guests are permitted each day.
All Visitors & Zoo Members: Thursday – Monday, 10AM - 5PM
Zoo Members Only: Tuesday and Wednesday, 10AM - 5PM
MacArthur Memorial: July 1
The Memorial building and the Visitors Center will be limited to 25% capacity.
Wednesday-Saturday, 10AM – 5PM
Sunday, 11AM – 5PM.
Nauticus: July 3
Advanced, online tickets will be required for all guests and members.
Wednesday - Saturday, 10AM - 5PM
Sunday, Noon - 5PM.
Norfolk Public Library & Slover Library: July 7
Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch, Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch and Slover Library
will offer limited Grab-n-Go service.
Tuesday - Thursday, 10 AM – 6PM
Friday & Saturday, 10AM - 5PM
Sunday, 1PM - 5PM