Williamsburg, Va. – Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown offer travelers an escape from the modern day with an experiential trip to America’s past in the 17th and 18th centuries.

The two dynamic history museums, conveniently located near Williamsburg, Virginia, tell the story of the nation’s beginnings and the cultural convergence of Virginia Indian, English and West Central African cultures through immersive gallery exhibits and films and interactive living history in outdoor re-created settings.

An array of special exhibitions, events and programs are presented throughout the year, including programs commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

At Jamestown Settlement, visitors can explore re-creations of a Paspahegh town with reed-covered dwellings, an English fort depicting the 1610-14 time period, and board one of the three square-rigged ships that brought English colonists to Virginia in 1607 to try activities, such as shaping a dugout canoe, trying on armor and steering with a ship’s tiller.

At the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, examine a re-created Continental Army encampment to learn about the life of a soldier and help with chores at the re-created Revolution-era farm, based on a real-life 18th-century family.

There are a variety of ways to visit Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, including individual and value-saving combination tickets, as well as multiday tickets with Williamsburg area attractions. Tickets also can be packaged with modern-day accommodations. Tickets are available online.

Combination Ticket
A value-saving combination ticket to Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is $34.00 for adults, $17.00 for ages 6-12 and free for children age 5 and under. When purchased online, it provides unlimited admission to each museum for seven consecutive days.

America’s Historic Triangle Ticket
A seven-day ticket that grants unlimited access to three historical sites—including all of Colonial Williamsburg’s historic sites, trade shops and museums, Jamestown Settlement and American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and two National Park sites – Historic Jamestowne and Yorktown Battlefield. The ticket is $123.00 adults, $55.00 for ages 6-15.

Jamestown & Yorktown Four-Site Ticket
A seven-day ticket provides admission to Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown plus two National Park Service sites—Historic Jamestowne and Yorktown Battlefield. The ticket is $66.00 for adults, $39.00 for ages 13-15, and $22.00 for ages 6-12. Admission is free for ages 5 and under.

Local Residents & Museums for All
Residents of James City County, York County and the City of Williamsburg, including William & Mary students, receive free admission to Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown with proof of residency. As part of the Museums for All program, recipients of SNAP food assistance benefits receive free admission for up to four people per EBT card and identification. 

About the Museums

Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily year-round, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Jamestown Settlement is located on Route 31 South near the Colonial Parkway next to Historic Jamestowne, administered by the National Park Service and Jamestown Rediscovery (on behalf of Preservation Virginia). The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is located on Route 1020 in Yorktown near Yorktown Battlefield, administered by the National Park Service. For more information, call (757) 253-4838 or visit jyfmuseums.org.

Media Contacts

Tracy Perkins, tracy.perkins@jyf.virginia.gov or (757) 253-4114

Meghan van Joosten, meghan.vanjoosten@jyf.virginia.gov or (757) 253-4175