Welcome to Historic Jamestowne, America’s birthplace. Historic Jamestowne is the 1607 fort and settlement site focused on archaeology and preservation. Tickets are valid with a receipt for seven consecutive days.
As a result of significant policy change required by the National Park Service, purchasing admission to Historic Jamestowne will be a two-step process. Beginning Thursday, December 7, visitors will be required to purchase two separate tickets: one from Jamestown Rediscovery (Preservation Virginia) and one from the National Park Service.An NPS ticket is required to pass through the Visitor Center and pedestrian footbridge to access Jamestown Rediscovery (Preservation Virginia).
Please see the map below to learn which attractions are available with each ticket.
Set the stage for your island exploration by watching a video about this land in 1607 and enjoying exhibits that fit Jamestown into a worldwide story. The building also contains the gift shop, restrooms, and water fountains. Click here to learn more.
Your walk over the pitch and tar swamp gives you a chance to imagine the way Jamestown looked in 1607. You may spot turtles, eagles, osprey, and heron on your way. Click here to learn more.
Jamestown Rediscovery archaeologists, in partnership with the National Park Service, explored William Pierce’s property to learn more about the household and landscape of the site where Angela, one of the first Africans to arrive in Virginia, lived. Click here to learn more.
Enjoy a peaceful walk through the area that was a bustling seaport in the 17th century. The remains of important buildings are marked with signs and brick outlines. Click here to learn more.
Besides the Tercentennial Monument, you will see several smaller monuments on your visit. Perhaps most recognizable is the APVA gate, presented in 1907. Click here to learn more.
One of the most famous monuments on Jamestown Island, the Pocahontas statue commemorates this important woman who helped build a bridge between the English and Powhatans. Click here to learn more.
This is a cool, refreshing place to meditate on America's origins, since this church mimics 17th-century churches and stands over the foundations of where America's first representative assembly met in 1619. Click here to learn more.
The brick church tower is the only remaining above-ground structure from early Jamestown. For centuries, visitors have made pilgrimages to this symbol of America's birthplace. Click here to learn more.
Originally built in 1607 as a triangular defense, the fort continued to develop until the 1620s. In 22 years of exploration, the Jamestown Rediscovery team has unveiled the long-lost mosaic of life inside the fort, including the various houses, churches, and the seat of the early colonial government. Click here to learn more.
Join the moment of discovery as archaeologists with the Jamestown Rediscovery Project continue to explore the fort site and bring new vitality to the story of America's beginning. Excavation areas change seasonally. Click here to learn more.
The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Virginia erected the Hunt shrine in June 1922 to commemorate the Rev. Robert Hunt, the first Anglican minister of the colony, and the earliest celebration of the Holy Communion in the first permanent English settlement in America. Click here to learn more.
At this interactive space for kids and families, hands-on activities teach young children about the fort and archaeology. The schedule varies seasonally. Click here to learn more.
Lunch at the Dale House Café will include the best view of the James River for miles in either direction! The fare includes homemade BBQ and light sandwiches along with a variety of soups, salads, and desserts. Restrooms are also available. Click here to learn more.
More than 4,000 artifacts are on vivid display at this award-winning museum. Exhibits include "The World of Pocahontas, Unearthed" that highlights the objects used by Virginia Indians. Click here to learn more.
From 1607 to 1699, Jamestown was the legislative seat of Virginia. The Statehouse was the only building at Jamestown constructed to house the General Assembly. Several archaeological excavations have explored its foundations. Click here to learn more.
You may walk, bike, or drive along the 3- or 5-mile loops to enjoy the scenic views of the island. These marshes and dense woods are similar to what colonists saw 400 years ago. Signs explain Jamestown's long history, from 17th-century sites to Civil War earthworks that still stand. Click here to learn more.
As you leave the island, stop to see skilled tradesmen making decorative glass objects as colonists did in the first years of James Fort. You can buy their handiwork to adorn your own home! Click here to learn more.
General admission tickets are purchased upon arrival at the Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center.
Active duty U.S. military members and dependents, Gold Star Family members, and NPS Access Pass holders may obtain free admission tickets for only the National Park Service portion of the site at the Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center. General admission fees still apply to access the privately owned Preservation Virginia portion of the island.
additional ticket options
Click on a ticketing option below to learn more. Please visit the National Park Service website for details on national park pass costs and eligibility.
reduced admission
Holders of the following national park passes may enter the National Park Service portion of Historic Jamestowne for free (including the pass holder and up to 3 additional guests):
Annual Pass
Colonial National Historical Park Annual Pass
Every Kid Outdoors (4th graders)
Golden Age Pass
Senior Annual Pass
Senior Lifetime Pass
Volunteer Pass
Veterans may enter the National Park Service portion of Historic Jamestowne for free (including the pass holder and up to 3 additional guests) with one of the following forms of identification:
Unexpired Department of Defense Identification Card (CAC card, DD Form 2, DD Form 2765)
Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)
Veteran ID Card
Veteran’s designation on a state-issued driver’s license or identification card
Purchasing Options: Preservation Virginia property tickets for NPS pass holders and veterans may be purchased upon arrival at the Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center. A valid National Park pass or Veteran ID must be shown at the time of entry.
free admission
Holders of the following national park passes or vouchers receive free entry to the National Park Service portion of the park (including the pass holder and up to 3 additional guests), upon presentation of the valid pass or voucher at ticketing:
Access Pass (for US citizens with a permanent disability)
Active Duty Military Pass
Gold Star Families
These passes and vouchers do not allow free admission to the Preservation Virginia portion of Historic Jamestowne. The Preservation Virginia admission can be purchased separately.
Purchasing Options: Free admission tickets for the National Park Service portion of the site for Access Pass holders, active duty U.S. Military members, and Gold Star Families are available at the Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center. Guests must present a valid ID, National Park pass, or voucher at the time of entry.
Holders of Preservation Virginia memberships may enter the Preservation Virginia portion of Historic Jamestowne for free. They must still pay the National Park Service entry fee. Members must present a valid Preservation Virginia pass at time of entry.
Colonial National Historical Park includes Yorktown Battlefield, the Colonial Parkway, and a portion of Historic Jamestowne. Admission fees paid at Yorktown Battlefield count toward general admission tickets at Historic Jamestowne.
Price with valid receipt
Adult (16 & over) (National Park Service portion)
Free
Adult (16 & over) (Preservation Virginia portion)
$15
Child (15 & under) (National Park Service portion)
Free
Child (6-15) (Preservation Virginia portion)
$5
Child (5 & under) (Preservation Virginia portion)
Free
Price of 7-day admission to Historic Jamestowne with valid Yorktown Battlefield receipt.
Purchasing Options: Reduced admission tickets with a valid Yorktown Battlefield receipt are available for purchase at the Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center.
local pass
If you have a valid national park pass and live in one of the following zip codes, you qualify to purchase a local pass for $15. Proof of residency is required. Local passes are valid for one year from the date of purchase and admit one adult per pass. The national park pass and local pass must both be presented for entry.
Qualifying zip codes: 23089, 23090, 23127, 23168, 23185, 23186, 23187, 23188, 23690, 23691.
Historic Jamestowne is jointly administered by the National Park Service and Preservation Virginia. Questions about Colonial National Historical Park (COLO) policies should be directed to COLO personnel at 757-898-2410 or COLO_info@nps.gov.
