Basic Information

Physical Address

1368 Colonial Parkway
Jamestown, VA 23081

Directions

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.

Directions Details

Operating Hours & Seasons

All Park Hours

• Every Day:9:00 AM–5:00 PM

The Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center has public access to the Preservation Virginia Museum store, indoor public restrooms and for fee collection. Entrance Gate hours are from 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Daily. No entrance is permitted prior to 8:45 a.m. or after 4:30 p.m. including bicyclists and pedestrians.

Closures & Seasonal Exceptions

Holidays

2025–2026

New Year's Day	January 1, 2026	Closed
Thanksgiving Day	November 27, 2025	Closed
Christmas Day	December 25, 2025	Closed
Holiday	Date	Hours

Park District - Glasshouse

• Every Day:9:00 AM–5:00 PM

The Glasshouse parking area is the first right after you pass through the entrance gate. Park and follow the path to the Glasshouse. Public restrooms are available at this location. English America's first industry was glassblowing. Here at the Glasshouse, costumed interpreters use the same techniques and tools employed by glassblowers of 1608. Demonstrations are ongoing daily during operating hours.

Closures & Seasonal Exceptions

Holidays

2025–2026

New Year's Day	January 1, 2026	Closed
Thanksgiving Day	November 27, 2025	Closed
Christmas Day	December 25, 2025	Closed
Holiday	Date	Hours

Weather

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

Visitor Centers

Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center

Welcome to Historic Jamestowne!

Your visit to Historic Jamestowne can be made more enjoyable and memorable with a little advanced planning and knowledge. This can often make the difference between a good visit and a great visit.

• Every Day:9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Hours of operation are 9:00 am to 5: 00 pm daily.

Internet & Cellular Access

Public WiFi is not available.

No public WiFi at this location.

Internet & Cellular Access Details

 

Welcome to Historic Jamestowne!

Your visit to Historic Jamestowne can be made more enjoyable and memorable with a little advanced planning and knowledge. This can often make the difference between a good visit and a great visit.

During the summer season visitors should dress in light, comfortable clothing, wear comfortable shoes and use sunscreen. We recommended you carry a bottle of water with you. High temperatures and high humidity create higher risk of heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Most of the Historic site is out-of-doors and although not a great distance from an air-conditioned building, staying properly hydrated will help prevent these illnesses. During the fall visitors should have a light jacket available as temperatures can drop suddenly. Winter temperatures can be unpredictable, ranging from mild to extremely cold. Use this link for a five day forecast of local conditions.

GPS Coordinates :

37°12'40.52"N

76°46'38.09"W

Insects
The settlers wrote that at Jamestown “the air is alive with a buzz.” The same can be said today. Visitors should be prepared for this onslaught by wearing appropriate clothing and/or insect repellant. Here are a few insects to be mindful of:

• Biting Flies: also called “deerflies,” “horseflies,” or “Mayflies.” These are most active in late Spring and can last throughout the summer.
• Chiggers: are small red mites. Chiggers live in grassy areas so be sure you stay on the approved paths/trails to reduce the chance of being infected.
• Mosquitoes: certain mosquitoes can be vectors of disease. Wearing repellant with DEET will reduce the chances of being bitten.
• Gnats: these tiny flying insects travel is swarms and can be very annoying.
• Ticks: there are several varieties of tick at Historic Jamestowne. Wearing insect repellant, tucking pants into socks, and inspecting for ticks after a visit is recommended.

Pets
Pets are welcome on the Historic Site but not in the Visitor Center and they must be maintained on a leash.

Other Things We Would Like You to Know:

• No rollerblades, roller-skates, scooters, or skateboards are allowed in the park.
• Do not feed any wildlife that you encounter, this includes the birds, squirrels, rabbits, raccoons or foxes. Feeding wildlife will eventually remove any fear of man they have and could lead to aggressive behavior endangering other visitors. It is a violation of federal law to feed wildlife in a National Park.
• Do not allow children to walk or run on the brick foundations or earthen mounds on the historic site. This could lead to injuries and the wearing down of these structures.
• Picnicking is not allowed anywhere on the Historic Site. However, we do have picnic tables located in the parking area. Most of these areas are “Leave no Trace” and require you to take your trash with you. This will help us keep the park clean and the animals in the wild, instead of around visitor areas.

Please use our website to find information on:

• Operating Hours.
• Fees & Passes including group information.
• Directions and Transportation.

Click on these links for more information about Historic Jamestowne and Yorktown Battlefield.