Virginia Beach · Virginia Beach City County, VA
Arts & Culture in Virginia Beach
Scout analyzed 104 Virginia Beach places and surfaced the ones that actually fit arts & culture.
Places analyzed
104
Matches
13
Typical spend
$75
Typical visit
2.3 hr
Best neighborhoods for arts & culture
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Northwest
Zeiders American Dream Theater
This performing arts theater is suitable for an evening outing for live performances, often pairing well with a pre-show dinner. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $25-$75 per person on tickets and perhaps a drink.
North Virginia Beach
Elevation 27
Elevation 27 is a good spot for an evening of live music, typically lasting 3 hours with drinks and possibly food. Expect to spend $50-150 per person including tickets.
Northwest
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
This museum is good for a 1.5-hour visit, often paired with a meal or other nearby attractions. Expect to spend about $20 per person for entry.
Neon District
Chrysler Museum of Art
This museum is free to visit and can fill 2-3 hours with art and history. It pairs well with lunch nearby or a walk around the surrounding area.
North Virginia Beach
The Dome by Rutter Mills
This is a good spot for an evening of live music, perhaps after dinner, lasting a few hours. Expect to spend $30-$100 per person on tickets and drinks.
Arts & Culture
Hunt Club Farm
Hunt Club Farm is a good stop for a family outing or weekend adventure, particularly with younger children, allowing for 2-3 hours of animal encounters and farm activities. Expect to spend $10-$30 per person for entry and perhaps some farm market purchases.
Arts & Culture
Military Aviation Museum
This museum is good for a 2-3 hour family outing or solo adventure to see vintage aircraft. Expect to spend $20-30 per person on admission, and it pairs well with other historical or outdoor activities in Virginia Beach.
Lochhaven
Hermitage Museum & Gardens
The Hermitage Museum & Gardens is good for a 2-hour visit exploring art and gardens, costing around $10-15 per person. It can be paired with a local coffee shop or a meal nearby.
Northwest
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
This venue is suitable for an evening outing to see a show like a symphony or ballet, typically lasting 2-3 hours. Tickets usually cost between $30 and $150 per person.
Arts & Culture
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
This outdoor amphitheater is ideal for catching a national act or music festival, often pairing with pre-show tailgating. Expect to spend 3-4 hours and $50-200 per person on tickets and concessions.
Deer Park
Virginia Living Museum
This museum offers a mixed indoor/outdoor experience with animals, nature trails, and a planetarium, suitable for a 3-hour family outing. Expect to spend $20-30 per person on admission.
Downtown
The NorVa
The NorVa is a dedicated live music venue for national indie bands, best suited for an evening out with friends or a date. Expect to spend 3-4 hours on average, with costs ranging from $30-$100 per person for tickets and a few drinks.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Worth the splurge
When the night needs to land.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 12 of the 104 analyzed Virginia Beach places fit arts & culture.
- 25% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 67% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Educational, Social, Playful, Adventurous, Scenic.
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