Located in Coastal Virginia
Open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Colonial Williamsburg is the world’s largest living history museum, bringing to life the years leading up to the American Revolution.
See what life was like under British rule for 18th-century Virginians in the colonial capital and discover the place where the ideas of America were formed.
Tour the Capitol. Dive into the founding principles of our government. Take a guided tour of the Capitol and learn about your rights and responsibilities as citizens of a new republic. Small groups are admitted every 15 minutes to maintain safe physical distance.
Tour the Governor’s Palace. Explore the seat of Royal power in 18th-century Virginia with costumed interpreter tour guides. Small groups are admitted to the Governor’s Palace every 15 minutes to maintain safe physical distance.
Meet a Nation Builder. Nation Builders portray real historic figures associated with 18th-century Williamsburg who made significant contributions to the American story. Hear the stories of these recognizable figures as well as those not found in history books. Check the events calendar to see who you’ll meet.
Meet Tradespeople. Expert tradespeople practice 18th-century crafts such as blacksmithing, weaving, and carpentry throughout the Historic Area. Visit their trade shops and yards. Check the events calendar and toggle to “Sites” to see what’s open, or look for the Grand Union flag out front of open sites.
Take a Carriage Ride. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the colonial capital.
Visit with Archaeologists. Discover how research and archaeology inform everything you experience in the Historic Area at the archaeology excavation at Custis Square, open Monday through Friday
See the Art Museums exhibitions. Check out the exhibitions at the newly expanded Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg with more of the collection on display than ever before. You can even take an audio tour created by teens, featuring 10 must-see items.
Meet American Indian Interpreters. Native nations came to Williamsburg regularly in the 18th century to discuss matters of trade, warfare, and diplomacy. Meet with the interpreters at the Palace to learn about the diverse cultures of Native peoples who played a role in creating a new country.
Ticket is valid for 7 consecutive days of unlimited admission to Colonial Williamsburg, Historic Jamestowne, Jamestown Settlement, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, and Yorktown Battlefield.
All guests are required to wear face masks when indoors. The wearing of face coverings outdoors is optional but recommended.
Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets online and redeem them digitally to limit face-to-face contact.
This website was created in collaboration with:
Colonial Williamsburg
Historic Jamestowne
Jamestown Settlement
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello
James Madison’s Montpelier
George Washington’s Mount Vernon