Visiting the Archaearium

A trip to Jamestown is not complete without visiting the Nathalie P. & Alan M. Voorhees Archaearium, Historic Jamestowne’s award-winning archaeology museum. The museum features more than 4,000 artifacts recovered from the James Fort site since the beginning of the Jamestown Rediscovery project in 1994. The exhibits are updated periodically to reflect recent archaeological discoveries, so even those who have visited previously are likely to find something new!

admission

Visiting the Archaearium is included with the purchase of any admission ticket to Historic Jamestowne, with the exception of school groups.

location

The Archaearium is on the western side of the main historical area (toward the right after crossing the footbridge from the Visitor Center). Located beyond the fort site, it is approximately 1/2 of a mile walk from the Visitor Center.

hours

Museum and Store Hours: 9:30am–5:00pm, daily

Face Mask Policy: Wearing face masks is encouraged inside all buildings, including the Visitor Center, Archaearium Museum, and Memorial Church. The building occupancy may be limited, and guests are encouraged to maintain physical distance between themselves and other groups while visiting. For more information, please visit our health & safety guidelines page.

recommended visit time

Seeing the Archaearium generally takes 45 minutes to an hour. However those wishing to explore the exhibits more thoroughly may prefer to leave 1.5 or more hours to view the museum.

photography

Photography is permitted in the museum, except in the exhibit containing human remains. This gallery is marked with signs indicating that photography is prohibited.