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!
Learn 18th-century skills first hand. From hand-sewing to woodworking there's something for everyone.
More Labor than Ingenuity
Families will be able to experience some of the major elements of the Wheelwright’s trade.
Open to the Public
Event Ticket
Wigmaker: Behind the Scenes Apprentice Tour
Explore the trades of Wigmaking and Hairdressing by taking part in several tasks, such as combing, washing, or weaving hair.
Open to the Public
Event Ticket
DIY - Fresh Fruit Decorations
In this hands-on class, Colonial Williamsburg's Landscape Designers will show you how to make a decorative apple candle and fragrant orange pomander to take home.
Open to the Public
Event Ticket
Featuring the best in British and American fine and decorative arts, plus the nation’s premiere collection of American folk art.
Learn More(re)educate
What Goes Up
Summer in the Valley
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!
CW Admission
Free Event Ticket
Discover government sites, family homes, and historic trades.
Meet Nation Builders, learn about Archaeological research and watch performances at the Play House Stage.
Learn the stories of the diverse people who walked these streets nearly 250 years ago
My Story; My Voice
Witness a compelling story from the life of an 18th-century person, then hear from the actor interpreter as they share how they discover and bring to life a voice from the past.
CW Admission
American Indian Life Series
Through stories and questions, this series of programs will examine a specific aspect of American Indian history, society, and role in the American story.
CW Admission
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.
