Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park is a Part of Colonial National Historical Park in Virginia. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert (1 closure), 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center; entrance fees start at $15.
Virginia Part of Colonial National Historical Park America the Beautiful pass accepted
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“Walk in the steps of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas where a successful English colonization of North America began. Despite early struggles to survive, the 1607 settlement evolved into a prosperous colony. As the colony expanded, the Virginia Indians were pushed out of their homeland.”
Active alerts
1
Closures
1
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 0 caution and 0 information.
Closure
Beginning Tuesday, April 9, 2024, construction will close the Colonial Parkway to all travel in either direction between Yorktown and VA Route 199. Follow all detour signs. See additional closure information in the link below.
Posted or updated Jul 11, 2024 ·Details on nps.gov
Note: An additional $15 fee is required to access Preservation Virginia resources at Historic Jamestowne. These areas include James Fort Site, and the Archaearium.
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Per Person | $15 | Adult (16 and older) -$15; good for 7 days entrance to Yorktown Battlefield (and NPS areas at Historic Jamestowne); can be upgraded to see Preservation… Buy online |
| Pass | Cost | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Entrance - Park | $45 | Recreation.gov |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here.
The museum features more than 4,000 artifacts recovered from the James Fort site since the beginning of the Jamestown Rediscovery project in 1994.
45-60 Minutes Year-round Fee applies
The park's location along the Atlantic flyway affords visitors the opportunity to see wintering, migratory, and breeding birds along park roads.
Year-round Pets allowed
Visitors can see the remains of the original furnaces used by those early glassblowers and watch as modern glassblowers produce wine bottles, pitchers, candleholders and various other glass objects.
45-120 Minutes Year-round Fee applies
Craft Demonstrations
See all 5 things to do in Historic Jamestowne →
Activities the NPS lists for Historic Jamestowne.
Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingLiving HistoryFirst Person InterpretationJunior Ranger Program
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The Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center has public access to the Preservation Virginia Museum store, indoor public restrooms and for fee collection. Entrance Gate hours are from 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Weather: http://www.nps.gov/jame/planyourvisit/weather.htm
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 7578561200 | Yes |
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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