RT American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

Immersive history museum featuring interactive exhibits, rare Revolutionary War artifacts, living-history experiences, and multimedia presentations that explore the founding of the United States.

General Information

Hours:

Daily: 9am to 5pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day

Fees:

Adults: $21
Seniors: $19
Youth (ages 6–12): $11
Children age 5 and under: Free

Pet Policy:

Pets are not permitted inside the museum or living-history areas

Closest cities with hotels:

Williamsburg, Virginia (approximately 12 mi)

Seasons:

Open year-round; spring and fall offer the most comfortable weather for exploring both indoor exhibits and outdoor living-history areas

Location:

https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=200+Water+Street+Yorktown+VA+23690200 Water Street, Yorktown, VA 23690

Website:

jyfmuseums.org/visit/american-revolution-museum-at-yorktown

How to Get There

From Williamsburg (12 mi): Take the Colonial Parkway east toward Yorktown, continue into the historic waterfront district, and follow signs to the museum at 200 Water Street.

Overview

The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown traces the Revolution from rising colonial tensions to the Constitution with immersive exhibits, artifacts, film, and interactive displays. Galleries cover soldiers, political leaders, women, enslaved people, Native Americans, and ordinary citizens, and a theater presentation covers the Siege of Yorktown.

Outdoors

Continental Army encampment: drills, camp life, and battlefield medicine demonstrations
Revolution-era farm: a working farm showing a Virginia family's daily life, with costumed interpreters

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