Historic Jamestowne is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and New Years Day.

Jamestown Entrance Gate

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ENTRANCE GATE:
Gate hours are from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Daily. No entrance is permitted prior to 8:30 a.m. or after 4:30 p.m. including bicyclists and pedestrians.

When you pass beyond the gate you have entered a US Fee Area.

• NUMBER TO PHONE IF SITES ARE CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

  For closures in Colonial National Historical Park please phone this 24 hour phone number (757) 856-1240.

Fees are collected in our Visitor Center. For more information about our Fees and Reservations use this link.

Artisan demonstrating how a bottle is blown out of hot molten glass

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GLASSHOUSE:
Open 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Daily

The Glasshouse parking area is the first right after you pass through the entrance gate. Park and follow the path to the Glasshouse.

English America's first industry was glassblowing. Here at the Glasshouse, costumed interpreters use the same techniques and tools employed by glassblowers of 1608. Demonstrations are ongoing daily during operating hours.

Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center

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VISITOR CENTER:
Open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. DAILY

The visitor center is one mile past the entrance gate. All visitor are asked to stop at the Visitor Center to check in.

In the Visitor Center you will find an information desk, museum, orientation film, rest room facilities and a museum gift shop. Passing through our Visitor Center will take you to the Historic Site of Jamestown, North America's First Permanent English Settlement. You can walk the Historic Site until dusk.