A glassblower at work near a large stone furnace at Jamestown Settlement.

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Indoor Museum Galleries & Films

Start your Jamestown visit by exploring 30,000 square feet of indoor exhibits.

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The indoor museum spaces feature 500 centuries-old artifacts. They explain the convergence of Powhatan Indian, English, and West Central African cultures in 17th-century Virginia.

Food and drinks are not allowed inside the gallery exhibits. Bring layers of clothing, as temperatures vary widely between the air-conditioned interior and the outdoor living history areas.

A historic brick church building viewed from the outside at Jamestown Settlement.

Introductory Film: 1607 A Nation Takes Root

25 minutesIntroductory docudrama

This docudrama traces the evolution of the Virginia Company. It covers early relations with Powhatan Indians and the 1619 arrival of the first recorded Africans.

Three replica historic sailing ships on the open water under bright sunlight.

Exhibition Galleries

45-60 minutes500 original artifacts

Walk through 30,000 square feet of artifact-filled cases, dioramas, and interactive displays. These exhibits compare the daily lives of the three distinct cultures that converged in Virginia. Look for digital markers to scan with the Jamestown Gallery Tour mobile app for extra content.

A fountain featuring abstract metal ship sails in a paved outdoor area.

Bacon's Rebellion 4D Theater

15 minutes4D multi-sensory effects

This multi-sensory theater experience uses special effects to recount the 1676 armed rebellion. Nathaniel Bacon led this uprising against the colonial government. It offers an engaging and action-packed look at a lesser-known chapter of colonial history.