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Jamestown Settlement


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 85 attractions in Williamsburg
Traveler Description: Jamestown Settlement is one of the most interesting living museums in Williamsburg or anywhere.  It is a museum that pays tribute to the first... more »
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Attraction type: History museum, Historic site
Address: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
PO Box 1607 Williamsburg, VA 23187-1607
Tel: 757-253-4838; 888-593-4682
Fax: 757-253-5299

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4 of 5 stars
J11173   3 contributions
Richmond, VA
Nov 20, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We were somewhat weary when we pulled up to the museum. It is a huge newer looking building that seemed in opposition to the theme, historic Jamestown. Once inside, however, we were impressed with the layout of the exhibitions and its thorough nature. It is not unrealistic to spend four hours at the museum. It has a good balance of... more

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3 of 5 stars
amshotwell   3 contributions
New Jersey
Nov 19, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I have to agree with the last post. Some of the interpreters and guides were great but quite a few seemed completely bored to be there..Most interpreter only spoke when spoken to and one seemed almost hostile when I inquired about the use of modern lally columns in a building being constructed. The indian village people were not very authentic.... more

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3 of 5 stars
BBL69   5 contributions
Mobile
Oct 8, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

If you go check out Jamestowne, the original settlement. 90 minutes with the National Park Guide is one of the best experiences of our trip. He really brought it home! Gave me chills. Jamestorn Settlement is OK, however I found a couple of the guides wanting. An Englishman on one of the ships and a guide we met weaving a... more

Awesome.
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5 of 5 stars
maddy123   15 contributions
Northern virginia
Oct 8, 2009

We visited Jamestown with our 2 kids, A 6 year old daughter and a 9 year old son. They had a great time. Very informative and at the same time lots of fun for the kids. Highly recommended for families with kids. more

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4 of 5 stars
Misty58   43 contributions
Ontario, Canada
Oct 4, 2009

This place is huge, and very interesting. Don't miss the movie before seeing all the displays, as it gives you a great background to them. Kids would really enjoy this place, and there is a ton of things to see, rather than a ton of things just to read. We spent about 3 hours here. So much to take in.... more

Great trip
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5 of 5 stars
Maroto   28 contributions
London, United Kingdom
Aug 12, 2009

Fascinating place. Loved the exhibits and learnt a lot about the first settlers. Our son loved going on the boats and the fort area was also excellent. Staff were very helpful and knowledgable. Excellent restaurant. more

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4 of 5 stars
whitewch   38 contributions
Peoria, Illinois
Jul 31, 2009

My family bought a combo pass for Jamestown and Yorktown for about $20. The price of that ticket was really was a real value in comparison to the $45 I plunked down for Colonial Williamsburg. The museum is a good place to start especially when the weather is hot. It is a pretty interactive child friendly place. Even the intro... more

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5 of 5 stars
Kiw913   2 contributions
Connecticut
Jun 23, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We had so much fun when we went to Jamestown. We had early-teens with us and they loved the interactive things and learning things that backed up what they learned in school. It's a beautiful place. The adults loved it too!! more

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5 of 5 stars
MicheleInMD   9 contributions
Frederick, MD
Jun 15, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

Debated where to go and how much to spend. After way too much research on which Jamestown to go to and which Yorktown (there are national parks as well as the private attractions) we settled on starting with Jamestown Settlement and playing it by ear from there. My boys (not yet teens) were fascinated by the living history...the Powhatan village... more

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5 of 5 stars
hazelcrestmom   9 contributions
woodlandstx
Jun 7, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

an outstanding, family-friendly site with excellent guides on the re-created ships. It was enjoyable to play in the Virginia Indian village and browse in the fort. Excellent indoor museum as well. Not to be missed on any trip to the historic triangle more

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Jamestown Settlement Address

Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, PO Box 1607, Williamsburg, VA 23187-1607
Tel: 757-253-4838; 888-593-4682 Fax: 757-253-5299