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Local Residents

Enjoy free admission every day to Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

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To show appreciation for our local community, residents of James City County, York County and the City of Williamsburg, including William & Mary students, receive free admission to Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown with proof of residency.

Qualifying Zip Codes  23185  23187  23188  23089  23090  23127  23168  23690  23691  23692  23693  23694  23696  23665

Bring proof of residency to the visitor services desks at each museum. Each guest must show their own personal proof of local residence. Examples include your valid Virginia driver’s license or digital copies of current utility bills. If you are active military and your driver’s license is from the state of your home record, bring your military ID card and proof of local residence. William & Mary students must show a current student ID card.

Bring your friends and family to enjoy Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown throughout the year and explore living history experiences, world-class exhibition galleries, museum gift shops and café dining. Ticket options are available for out-of-town family and friends.

Local Resident Admission
  • Tickets for out-of-town guests: general admission to Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown – $30.00 for adults and $15.00 for ages 6-12.
  • Access to daytime special events and special exhibitions offered throughout the year. Separate ticketed programs do not qualify for free admission.
  • Access to immersive gallery exhibits and films and outdoor living-history experiences from Jamestown’s founding in 1607 through the American Revolution and beyond.
Shopping & Dining

Shop an array of unique gifts and handmade products in our museum gift shops, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and online at shopjyf.com

Cafés at both museums offer a selection of entrees, snacks, beverages and desserts to take a break on your visit through history, or for a family outing across town.

Private Tours

Private eventMuseum guests can add a private tour to any admission ticket with advance reservations required. Experience the museums up-close and personal on a tour with your own private guide. Learn more.

Private Events

Locals enjoy the beautiful atmosphere at the museums, both indoors and out. They’re also perfect for private events, weddings, family celebrations, receptions and special occasions. Learn more.

Support Our Museums

We’re working harder than ever to keep history alive, from preserving a world-class museum collection, to on-site and online education efforts and maintenance in re-created living-history areas. To help us face our immediate challenges and keep our shared history alive for future generations, support the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Annual Fund today. Learn more.