Last updated: December 20, 2023
Place
Watermen's Museum
NPS
Quick Facts
Location:
Yorktown, Virginia
Significance:
Museum
MANAGED BY:
Amenities
6 listed
Beach/Water Access, Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Restroom, Water - Drinking/Potable
Address: 309 Water St, Yorktown, VA 23690
Website: https://watermens.org/
The Watermen’s Museum is a private non-profit museum located on the York River in historic Yorktown, VA. The museum interprets and preserves the culture and history of the Chesapeake Bay's watermen. In addition to their museum, they provide educational programs including Pirate, Archaeology, Nature Explorer, Boatbuilding, Maritime Trades, and All-About-Boats summer camps; 13 school field trip programs for K-12 and college students; and additional tailored programs for students with special educational needs.
Hours
April 1 through December 23, 2021
Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 1 PM – 5 PM, Closed Mondays (Except some Monday Holidays)
December 23, 2021 through April 1, 2022
Closed – Except for Special Events and Scheduled Tours
Admission
Members, Active Duty Military, First Responders, and School Teachers – FREE
Adults – $5
Seniors (62+) and Students – $4
Groups of 10 or more – $4
Under 6 – Free
Website: https://watermens.org/
The Watermen’s Museum is a private non-profit museum located on the York River in historic Yorktown, VA. The museum interprets and preserves the culture and history of the Chesapeake Bay's watermen. In addition to their museum, they provide educational programs including Pirate, Archaeology, Nature Explorer, Boatbuilding, Maritime Trades, and All-About-Boats summer camps; 13 school field trip programs for K-12 and college students; and additional tailored programs for students with special educational needs.
Hours
April 1 through December 23, 2021
Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 1 PM – 5 PM, Closed Mondays (Except some Monday Holidays)
December 23, 2021 through April 1, 2022
Closed – Except for Special Events and Scheduled Tours
Admission
Members, Active Duty Military, First Responders, and School Teachers – FREE
Adults – $5
Seniors (62+) and Students – $4
Groups of 10 or more – $4
Under 6 – Free