Share something historic at the world’s largest living history museum, bringing the 18th-century colonial capital of Virginia to life. Your admission ticket grants you access to historic sites as well as visits with historic tradespeople and staged performances throughout the day. Add a stay at our official hotels and a few colonial-inspired meals for the perfect summer getaway.
The Historic Area is open 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. daily | Download a map & program guide here.
The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Start planning your Colonial Williamsburg vacation with a few key essentials. Stay in the heart of the action at one of our official hotels. Purchase admission tickets to get full-access to our historic trades, sites, and Art Museums. Be sure to check out our Colonial Williamsburg event calendar to find out what’s happening in the colonial capital during your visit.
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Receive up to two complimentary length-of-stay admission tickets when you book your stay directly through Colonial Williamsburg Resorts!
Admission Tickets
Day trip access to guided sites and Art Museums
Events Calendar
Use the CW Planner to check out what’s happening and open.
Round out your adventure with one of our season favorites. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance!
Featuring the best in British and American fine and decorative arts, plus the nation’s premiere collection of American folk art.
Learn MorePatriots at Play
Participate in the daily activities of an 18th-century family at the Geddy House.
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Intersections
The Williamsburg community comes to life in this street theatre experience exploring the daily lives of ordinary people during extraordinary times.
Open to the Public
18th-Century Field Music with the Fifes & Drums
Watch and listen to the Fifes and Drums as they demonstrate the music and drill of various military ceremonies from an 18th-century soldier's working day.
Open to the Public
Bits and Bridles
Get a behind-the-scenes look at our modern stables and learn more about our carriages.
CW Admission
Event Ticket
Archaeology Behind the Scenes
Visit the Archaeological Lab for a guided tour and learn about a century of archaeological discovery at Colonial Williamsburg!
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Free Event Ticket
Military Activity
Take part in activities relating to 18th-century military life and experience what it would be like to be a common soldier of the Revolution.
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Discover government sites, family homes, and historic trades.
Meet Nation Builders, learn about Archaeological research and watch performances at the Play House Stage.
Nation Builders Discuss the Cost of Freedom
Join two Nation Builders as they discuss the Cost of Freedom.
Art Museums Admission
From Excavation to Interpretation
Join a Nation Builder and a Colonial Williamsburg Archaeologist as they discuss important sites in Williamsburg from the 18th century to today.
Art Museums Admission
Highland Jubilee
In this interpretive concert, the Jug Broke Theatre Co. plays the tunes, songs, and poetry of Scottish origin that would have been heard here in Williamsburg.
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Learn the stories of the diverse people who walked these streets nearly 250 years ago
Pride not Prejudice
Join members of the Gender and Sexual Diversity Research Committee to explore some of the exciting research they have uncovered.
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My Story; My Voice
Witness a compelling story from the life of an 18th century person, and then hear from the actor interpreter as they share how they discover and bring to life a voice from the past
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American Indian Life Series
A different program each day will examine a specific aspect of American Indian history, society, and role in the American story.
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With a mixture of historic taverns, modern restaurants, and cafes located in and around the Historic Area, you’ll find the perfect place for a historically inspired family meal or an intimate evening of creative cuisine.
