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historic jamestowne visitor center

1368 Colonial Pkwy
Jamestown, VA 23081

hours Daily: 9:00am to 5:00pm (entrance gate: 8:45am to 4:30pm)
limited hours Dec. 24: Preservation Virginia ticketing closes at 1:30pm
closed Nov. 28, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1

phone (757) 856-1250

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