Museums in the Williamsburg Area

Lee Hall Mansion
The Lee Hall Mansion is the only large antebellum
plantation house remaining on the peninsula. Built in 1859.
 Now a Historic House Museum owned by the City
of Newport News, VA.
www.leehall.org

Peninsula Fine Arts Museum
A fine arts center dedicated to art education
and exhibition. Activities for Children, Art School, Gallery
& more.
www.pfac-va.org

Mariner's Museum
Includes the USS Monitor Center.
The Museum is one of the largest international
maritime history museums you will find. Located just 20
minutes from Williamsburg in Newport News, VA
www.mariner.org

Army Transportation Museum
An Army museum that was first opened in 1959 that is dedicated
to the history of U.S. Army transportation from birth of our
nation until present day. Only eleven minutes from Williamsburg
the complex houses about 100 vehicles and occupies six acres of land.
Located at Fort Eustis, VA. Free Admission!
www.transchool.lee.army.mil/museum/transportaion%20Museum/museum.html  

Virginia Living Museum
Exhibits include examples of Virginia's natural heritage
from all the state's geographical regions. Examples of exhibits
are: Butterfly Garden, Coastal Plain Aviary, Planetarium,
Discovery Centers and more. A great place for the entire
 family to visit.
www.thevlm.org

Virginia War Museum
Originally founded in 1923 by the Braxton-Perkins post 25
as the American Legion Memorial War Museum. Located in
Newport News and about 25 minutes from Williamsburg the
museum exhibits include: American and War, Women at War,
Hampton Roads - Port of Embarkation, Axis Powers, Prisoner
of War, Fowler Gallery of Arms, Evolution of Weaponry, Visions
of War, Marches toward Freedom.
www.warmuseum.org

Virginia Air & Space Center
The visitor center for NASA Langley Research Center and Langley
 Air Force Base enjoy a 3D IMAX film, explore an Apollo 12
Command Module and much more. Great fun for the entire family!
Located just 25 minutes from Williamsburg in Hampton, VA.
www.vasc.org

Hampton History Museum
Located in Hampton, VA just 25 minutes from Williamsburg
the museum serves to increase awareness of the history of
Hampton. Exhibits include: Port Hampton Gallery, 18th Century Gallery,
Modern Hampton Gallery.
www.hampton.gov/history_museum/

Fort Monroe Casemate Museum
Fort Monroe is located in Hampton Virginia just 25 minutes from
 Williamsburg. The Casemate Museum reflects the History of
 Fort Monroe.
www.monroe.army.mil/Monroe/sites/installation/museum/Casemate_Museum.aspx


Watermen's Museum
A museum dedicated to preserving the Heritage of the Watermen of the Chesapeake Bay. The museum contains about 2,200 Sq. Ft. of exhibits.
www.watermens.org

The Museum of the Confederacy
The museum located in Richmond Virginia boasts a rich collection
 of civilian and military Civil War artifacts. The former Confederate
"White House", the Confederate Executive Mansion and unparalleled
Collections of Confederate artifacts. Just 30 minutes from Williamsburg
this museum is a must see for history enthusiasts!
www.moc.org

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Twenty Five years in the making the garden encompasses
over 50 acres of spectacular gardens and facilities. The
garden is in bloom year around.
www.lewisginter.org