Patriots Point Breaks Visitation Record

Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum posted record numbers on Tuesday this week. Ticket sales, parking lot numbers and gift shop sales earned a combined $51,608 in just one day – the highest numbers seen by the museum in the last five years.

On Tuesday, more than 2,320 paid visitors toured the museum, with the museum collecting $35,483 in admission sales and $12,045 in the gift shop. By comparison, an average day in April last year saw more than 998 paid visitors touring the museum and a total revenue of $22,770.

“We believe these single-day successes will translate into a record spring that will carry over into the summer,” said Patriots Point Development Authority (PPDA) Board Chairman Ray Chandler. 

The solid visitation numbers come as the museum is celebrating the USS Yorktown's 70th birthday. In honor of the milestone, Patriots Point is offering a discount for anyone who shares a birthday with the historic vessel.

Anyone showing a valid identification card listing April 15 as their birthday will be admitted FREE on April 14 and April 15.  (Note: This special offer applies for day admission only and will not be valid for the USO show on the evening of April 14.)

“Although ‘The Fighting Lady’s’ actual birthday is April 15, we have planned a full day of educational programs, special tours and musical performances on Sunday, April 14 to enable more people to join in on the celebration,” said Patriots Point Executive Director Mac Burdette. 

“We look forward to bringing her to life through educational and living history programs, as well as unforgettable musical performances that evening.”