The Mariners' Museum and Park
Rob Nichols serves as the Mariners' Lake Program Coordinator at The Mariners' Museum and Park since June 2023 and holds the position of President at Friends of York River State Park, assumed in April 2024. This volunteer role supports the mission of the park to provide recreational opportunities while preserving natural and cultural resources. Additionally, Rob volunteers with Virginia State Parks, contributing to interpretive programming, trail maintenance, and natural resource management. Previous experience includes serving as a Park Interpreter with AmeriCorps and as a Visiting Assistant Professor at William & Mary. Rob holds a PhD in Classics and Classical Languages from Indiana University Bloomington and has completed MA and BA degrees in related fields from the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, respectively.
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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.