Jamestown Settlement

2110 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA

Address:	2110 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
Phone:	+1 757-253-4838
Site:	historyisfun.org
Rating:	4.4
Working:	9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM

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Bryan Henderson

Great place to visit. We bought our tickets as a bundle with other Historic Triangle area attractions through the colonial Williamsburg site and definitely recommend doing that. The staff(re-enactors) on hand answered questions we had about life in that period and gave great information above and beyond our question to provide perspective. One ships captain saw that I was showing interest in one of the rail guns. He came over and let me handle it and walked me through the process of loading and using it. He taught me to be knotty! Since he described knot I tied to secure the rail gun as a "what-knot". So I learned a proper square knot. He took our camera and took a family picture, which is a rarity on family vacations that everyone is in the picture together. Plus he said some nice things to my wife to get me some points. Dont forget the Jamestown Glasshouse since it is a little drive or good walk from the main visitors center. This place was one of our favorites since we got to watch them blow and hand form glassware.

Brenda Haynes

Been to Jamestown Settlement many times and love all the history. There is so much to learn for all ages. The docents are very helpful and knowledgeable. The price for adults are $17.00, $8.00 for children 6-12,and under 6 free. They currently have an exhibit that myself and my daughter were interested in seeing on Pocohantas, titled, "Pocohantas Imagined ",running from July 2017 thru January 2018. I have to say we were extremely disappointed with the exhibit. I felt it wasnt very informative about Pocohantas at all. It had a timeline, interactive things for children to do, one costume of clothing, a few pictures loaned to them and not much else. Weve been to many other exhibits there and theyve all been great. Pocohantas was an important person and theres so much not told here. I feel they really missed the mark.We will continue to go there and support the Arts.

Ann S

I am sure this is explained somewhere but, I didnt really notice it in my research before going to Williamsburg. There seems to be two of everything. The National parks and sights (aka the original locations and settings) and the State parks and sights (aka the recreations off site). The state versions seemed to be a profit center for the state. Prices were higher but, the displays were more elaborate with more hands on exhibits and reenactments. It would be awesome if the state museums participated in some of the National reciprocity groups like the ASTC or ACM. They do offer a discount for AAA members. I found it very helpful to go there first and then to the Historic Jamestown Settlement run by the National Park. It was fascinating to see the actual sites for me but, I think my kids learned more from the State run museum.

Kilian Erz

A great museum with the history of the area but it does not allow for photography inside, outside yes! the fort was highly interesting but all reconstructed yet still very cool and allows you to touch practically anything and put on armour! The ships were amazing and the few spots in the USA you get to go on a historically built wooden sailing vessel! the Indian village was very neat but felt too spacious but the inside of the huts loaded with felts! the archeological side was very interesting and cool for anyone who wants to check that out especially if your into digging! the price is somewhat expensive for a large family but for a couple I did not mind it, the gift shop is. classic national park one but doe not sell any historical artifacts such as coins. You can spend the whole day there and really enjoy it!

Priscilla Ebersole

This is NOT the original Jamestown site, but a museum with both traditional indoor exhibits and outdoor mock sites and even fantastic replica boats. This is a fantastic location to visit, with really nice facilities and exhibits, and all in all a ton of fun. I gave only four starts because they arent upfront with the fact that it isnt the original site, which I found distasteful. There is some clear animosity between this location and the "Historic Jamestown" which is up the road, and is the actual historic site of the settlement. If these two locations found a way to work together they would realize that there is a place for what both organizations have to offer. Our day included a visit to both, and it was a great way to spend the day.

Jonathan U

Superbe reconstitution des bateaux, du camp et du village amérindien. Les guides sont habillés comme à lépoque, il faut leur poser pleins de questions (ou profiter de celles des autres touristes) pour en profiter pleinement et apprendre plein de choses. Ne pas oublier de visiter le musée immense qui est dans un bâtiment climatisé. Prévoir une bonne demie journée pour tout voir.

Michelle G

Cool place :) great way to get kids interested in history, everything is interactive. You can scrape on a dugout canoe, grind corn, even see some of the food they cooked and how...the bread was surprising! Blacksmith forging stuff, gun guys do a demo on muskets, its just so neat! You get a slice of what life was like for the colonials and their Indian contemporaries. also, everything is accessible, except for the 3 replica ships, but a sailor for the museum will show you a book with pics of the inside and explain the layouts of the areas in great detail and answer questions. You cant even believe how many people theyd for on those small boats- its a wonder anyone attempted crossing an ocean in them!

CtinCt

This is an indoor museum and outdoor settlement. The museum is fantastic! It combines the separate histories of the Native Americans, Africans and British people then shows how they all came together in the New World. There is an interactive trivia game running through the displays. Even the different wings have their own design, like the British wing is shaped like a charming city or the voyage section being shaped like a ship. The settlement is very nice with many of the things that were shown in museum being used in they settlement. The docents are all very knowledgeable. A great day for all ages at a very fair admission price.

Sarah Kennedy

The person at the welcome desk was pleasant and helpful. The outdoor space was very nice and clean. We loved that we could touch everything outside and the interpreters were there giving demonstrations of different fact of life and were willing to answer any questions that we had. The indoor galleries had a lot of information and things to look at. The gift shop had a lot of items that were interesting to many ages. All of the employees in the shop were informative and helpful about Jamestown and the area as a whole. The food had standard inflated museum pricing but was delicious and just what you need after a long hot day.

Tami Greene

History geeks hold on to your hats - Not only will you have fun, but your less enthusiastic friends will have fun too! Hands on experience. Very, very knowledgeable staff to answer questions and show you how. Wondered how they changed they deer skin to clothing - check; how did the Native Americans make rope - check. How did the settlers build their houses - double check! Why didnt the early settlers pass out from the heat in all those clothes!?! Got it covered. The museum inside is fantastic and go now! There is a special exhibition featuring Pocahontas, so your children will know the real story of an amazing woman.