Visit tradespeople in their shops, explore the historic area, discover something new at Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, shop our signature stores, and enjoy comfort food at the Taverns!
The Historic Area is open 9:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. daily | Download a map & program guide here.
The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
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Plan Your Visit
Special Events
Explore the Historic Area
Discover government sites, family homes, and historic trades.
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Historic Site: Courthouse
Participate in the proceedings of the colonial court.
CW Admission
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Historic Site: Peyton Randolph House
Take a guided tour to learn about the paradox of slavery in the Revolutionary period.
CW Admission
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Historic Trade: Joiner
Watch as joiners use saws, planes, hammers, and other tools to fashion wood into the pieces of a future building.
CW Admission
Attend an Event
Meet Nation Builders, learn about Archaeological research and watch theater performances..
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Performance: Visit a Nation Builder
Step into the past with a Nation Builder. Through stories, discussion, and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges they faced.
CW Admission
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Museum Discoveries: Pop-Up Archaeology!
Stop by the Art Museums for a special pop-up exhibition of recent finds from Custis Square, along with artifacts from some of Colonial Williamsburg’s most iconic sites.
Open to the Public
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Conversation: Meet a Person of the Past
Meet people of the past at Charlton's Coffeehouse for some informal conversation or activity.
CW Admission
Dine With Us
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.
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King's Arms Tavern
A Refined Chophouse Experience - Reservations Recommended for Dinner
Open to the Public
Handicap Accessible
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Museum Café
Dine with the Classics.
Open to the Public
Handicap Accessible
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Merchants Square Shops
Over 40 unique stores and restaurants
Open to the Public
Handicap Accessible
Winter Warmers
Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Featuring the best in British and American fine and decorative arts, plus the nation’s premiere collection of American folk art
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Experience Diverse Voices
Learn the stories of the diverse people who walked these streets nearly 250 years ago.
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Presentation: Midwinter Stories
Celebrate American Indian life and culture through stories and traditions.
CW Admission
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Performance: God is My Rock
Gowan Pamphlet, an enslaved man and popular local preacher, offers his perspective on slavery, religion, and freedom.
CW Admission
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Performance: Visit with Martha Washington
Step into the past with Martha Washington, our Nation’s first First Lady. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges she faced.
CW Admission
Walking Tours
Join in on one of the many walking tours throughout the Historic Area. Learn more about the lives and events of 18th-century Williamsburg residents.
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Historic Site: Robert Carter House
Explore the processes used to investigate this unfurnished 18th-century house while learning about the Robert Carter family and the enslaved and free individuals who lived here.
CW Admission
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Tour: Black Artists and Artisans
Enjoy a guided tour of the exhibit “'I made this': Works by Black Artists and Artisans."
Open to the Public
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Tour: Museum Highlights
Discover highlights from Colonial Williamsburg’s diverse collections during a guided tour.
Open to the Public
