The Mariners' Museum and Park
Ashley Lambert is a skilled professional with a diverse background in editing, marketing, client services, and education. Currently serving as a Museum Editor/Writer at The Mariners' Museum and Park since August 2023, Ashley previously held the position of Marketing Copywriter at Registrar Corp, specializing in crafting content for various platforms. Prior experience includes managing client services at THRIVE Peninsula, Inc., where responsibilities encompassed overseeing emergency aid programs and volunteer coordination, and serving as an Education Specialist at Commonwealth Catholic Charities, focusing on English education for refugees. Ashley's career began as an Administrative Assistant, where organizational skills were honed in diverse administrative tasks. Ashley earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Christopher Newport University.
The Mariners' Museum and Park
The Mariners’ Museum and Park connects people to the world’s waters, because through the waters we are connected to one another. Come find your connection today for only $1 per person. The Museum is filled with fascinating stories, captured in priceless artifacts that celebrate the spirit of the open sea. Designated by Congress as America’s National Maritime Museum, The Mariners’ Museum is one of the largest and most comprehensive maritime museums in the world. Through the stories told in the Museum’s world-class collection, guests are encouraged to explore their own history and discover their story to see how we are all connected to the water. Discover the USS Monitor Center, home to the Civil War ironclad’s iconic gun turret. Explore small craft from around the world in the International Small Craft Center. Discover the fascinating and intricate miniature ship models of Winnifred & August F. Crabtree. Learn about the Age of Exploration and the history of the U.S. Navy. See Oracle Team USA’s 72-foot catamaran. Experience a 3D film in the Explorers Theater. The Museum is located within a 550-acre park where guests can hike the award-winning five-mile Noland Trail or picnic at Lions Bridge overlooking the tranquil James River. The Mariners’ Museum and Park is located off I-64, exit 258-A in Newport News, Virginia, just 20 minutes from Williamsburg. The Museum is open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is only $1 per person. 3D movie tickets are $6 for guests and $5 for Museum Members. Special event hours may vary; please call (757) 596-2222 or visit MarinersMuseum.org for special event information.