Explore the Museum

Experience life in 18th century Virginia, learn about the water that defined the landscape, visit a Three Tun Tavern and find yourself in the middle of the Battle of Great Bridge! Visitors can explore eight galleries with interactive displays showcasing the battle and waterway history.

Hours & Admission

Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
Sundays, 12-5pm

General Admission $8
Military & Senior (65+) $7
Youth (ages 6-17) $5
Children (ages 0-5) & Members FREE

Museum display featuring a red antique cannon on wheels, a background mural of a misty lake at sunset, and a wall with mounted rifles. A framed poster with a man shooting a rifle and the title 'Conspicuous Gallantry' is on the left.
Exhibit of colonial era uniforms and artifacts in a museum, featuring a red military coat with ornate details on a mannequin, historical banners including a yellow flag with the Roman numeral XIV, and various display cases with objects and informatio
Dining room with a wooden table set with metal plates, silver mugs, and candles, surrounded by wooden chairs, with display cabinets and framed artwork on the walls.
A dining room with a long wooden table set with silver plates, cups, and playing cards, in front of a kitchen area with a wooden counter. To the left, stacked chairs and a barrel are visible, while on the right, a map hangs on the wall and a large ba
Era replica soldier uniform with a hat, coat, trousers, boots, and rifle on display inside a museum exhibit enclosed in glass.
Museum display case featuring miniature ship, wooden spinning wheel, old-fashioned pottery, and vintage kitchen utensils with a poster titled 'Everyday Living' in the background.
Museum exhibit with a model sailboat encased in glass, a brick wall, informational plaques, and artwork including a painting of a woman hugging a child, a mural of children, and a ship's wheel display.
Museum exhibit displaying historical information panels about the Dismal Swamp Canal, historical photographs, and a display of an old wooden ship wheel and a large log.
A control panel with numerous buttons and switches in front of a large, three-panel wall mural depicting a marina with boats docked under an aqueduct bridge.

Visit the Gift Shop

Open Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–5pm; Sunday, 12pm–5pm

Grab a souvenir to commemorate your visit. The shop features a variety of gifts for history lovers of all ages!

Interior of a gift shop with shelves displaying lanterns, books, candles, and souvenirs. Central wooden display table holds jars, framed pictures, and small decorative items. Two standing racks with craft kits and accessories.