Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 9:00–17:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-25 to 2026-12-19; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

Walk in the steps of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas where a successful English colonization of North America began. Despite early struggles to survive, the 1607 settlement evolved into a prosperous colony. As the colony expanded, the Virginia Indians were pushed out of their homeland. In 1619, the arrival of Africans was recorded, marking the origin of slavery in English North America.

Official facts

Public access: Restricted access.

Protected area: 7,881 acres (3,189 ha).

Designation: National Historical Park. Listed as "Colonial National Historical Park" in the Protected Areas Database of the United States. Protection: no known protection mandate (GAP 4).

Established: 1936.

Managed by: NPS.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1

At the park

• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature

Shows and experiences

• Historic sites & museum
• Junior Ranger program
• Ranger & guided programs

Before you go

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

⚠ Park closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway continues with additional Parkway closures

Beginning Tuesday, April 9, 2024, construction will close the Colonial Parkway to all travel in either direction between Yorktown and VA Route 199. Follow all detour signs. See additional closure information in the link below.

Getting there

Situated on the banks of the James River, Jamestown is a short distance from many major roadways and highways. For a google map search or GPS, use the following address: 1368 Colonial Parkway, Jamestown, Virginia 23081.

Weather & when to go

http://www.nps.gov/jame/planyourvisit/weather.htm

Visitor center

Glasshouse

Visitor center

Glasshouse

Visitor center

Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center — Hours of operation are 9:00 am to 5: 00 pm daily.

Visitor center

Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center

Visitor center

Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center

Visitor center

Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center

Facilities on the park map

2 first aid kit, 1 picnic area, 4 restroom, 6 visitor information, 1 water fountain.