What a little treasure! Perfect stop with young children. My daughter had a blast. We spent a good…read morehour here. We enjoyed the otter show and the exhibits. My preschooler loved the scavenger hunt. The people working were very nice.

The otters are fun to see and learn about. The staff is so friendly and helpful. I wish I lived…read morecloser!

The first ever Renaissance Faire in Snow Hill and overall was lots of fun. Lots of festive attire!…read moreHopefully they will have food trucks next year that offer gigantic turkey legs, corn on the cob , crepes , and food representing the Renaissance. They were missing the good food, however, they offered a good drink Mead ( the drink of the Gods) and beer . There were plenty of games, artisans, and crafts . I look forward to seeing the festival growing each year !

Really neat history and beautiful buildings and grounds. Plus a nature trail. On our way north from…read morethe OBX we made this our stop by place and enjoyed it very much. So well done.

The Museum of Chincoteague Island is a nice stop for the history of the island area. They take…read moregreat pride in sharing what they are doing the the wild ponies. It's not very large and they have a few interactive displays, it is great for children because they will be able to get through the museum

Cute museum, but my kids weren't too interested (5 and 1). There were some hands on items that they…read moreliked for a minute or two lol. It definitely has a lot of information in it and it's connected to a gift shop.

We enjoy educational stuff and the man at the front desk was great. They have quality souvenirs and…read moreit's a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.

Only $2 to get in, it's a steal. But, it is an old school-type museum. They have some cool stuff,…read morebut it is small. If you have children, there is an opportunity to stand in the former Assateague Light House lens. Fun! And the tour guide, Bear Starr is SOOOO awesome and knowledgeable. I think, although it's funky, it's worth stopping in, if you have a chance. Make sure to pick Bear's brain about the island, the locals, and more! :)

Located on the 2nd floor of a gift/shell shop. Free. Some parking in front…read more Glass cases of many found items, from different shipwrecks. Just enough to keep my attention and interest (but not for everybody, so I sent part of our group ahead to check out the shop downstairs).

What an amazing Surprise!!!!! ABSOLUTELY WELL WORTH SEEING. My daughter and I happened to find…read morethis beautiful museum. Ming China and gold. Thank you so much for showing us around and giving my little girl and I a memory we won't forget. Laura Jean Heizer and audryanna laurajeanheizer55@gmail.com

Ripley's was such a blast! I highly recommend buying the bundle that allows you to do the mirror…read moremaze (assuming they still offer this--my last visit was June 2025), as the mirror maze's staff was incredibly kind and fun, but this part was absolutely my favorite as you can tell by the many pictures I took. Despite how small it looks, there is plenty or stuff to do and it is quite interactive! I will say that there is a vertigo tunnel, but if I remember correctly there *should* be an alternative walkthrough into the next section for those with light sensitivity, epilepsy, vertigo, etc. Definitely address your concerns with the staff if need be. Overall, this is absolutely something fun to do with your group (or even by yourself) at any age, and is even quite informative!

Well, in all honesty, it seemed to us that their exhibits were crammed into a small building. While…read moreinteresting, we didn't see anything with a WOW factor. However, it was a good way to kill 90 minutes.

Just happen to drive by here while sight seeing on the island. I don't think it was open but we…read morestopped just to look at the outside and it was great to see that they preserved this house from the 1800s.

Timothy Hill house is an absolute marvel and an amazing living piece of the islands history…read morepreserved. You can stop by any time to take a look around outside. Even outside, there is a lot to look at! The house has been amazingly preserved and restored. On Fridays you can stop by for a tour inside. The host was very informative and had lots of great knowledge about the house. She answered everyone's questions to the best of her abilities. The owners have done a miraculous service to the island by bringing this piece of history to life!

A hidden gem! Friendly, knowledgeable staff, excellent exhibits, great kid section on the top…read morefloor, neat options in the gift shop. All with no admissions fee!

What a well done museum in an unexpected place!! We were looking for a day trip from our home in…read moreNorfolk and saw this one on TripAdvisor. Since it is only about 20 miles from the bridge tunnel up the shore (one of my favorite places on earth!), we decided to check it out. SO glad we did! And since admission is free, it made the bridge tunnel toll worth it! When you walk in you are greeted by the most friendly docent who gives you a brief background of the museum and what it's about. She told us they have several films and asked if we wanted to watch any of them. We did - "Our Island Home" gives you a terrific view of what life on Hog Island was like before it was abandoned from people who were actually born there. After whatever movie(s) you want to watch, you are "free range" to explore the museum. It is SO well done. I could have roamed around for longer than the 2 hours we were there (but I'm a museum reader - I have to check out everything!). Definitely allow yourself a couple of hours to explore. The exhibits are fantastic and laid out well. All artifacts were donated or on loan from actual island families - they don't purchase their artifacts. I like that. Shows the love for the community that these people have. Definitely check out the attic! There are hands on things for the kids - it's hot up there in the summer though! I was fascinated by the twisted chimney (not going to tell you why it was built that way - you'll have to go find out for yourself!). This is a GREAT little stop if you are looking for something cool to do on your way up or down Rt. 13 on your way to your vacation or a great day trip from the VA Beach area. With all their many activities and programs, we will definitely be back!

To start the young man at the front desk was very welcoming, professional, and knowledgeable. The…read moregrounds outside were well kept and extremely clean. Closed toed shoes for walking around the park is a must, I went unprepared with flip flops. The restrooms inside were also clean. There's a gift shop and a library as well. The exhibit was very well done and I absolutely loved how interactive it was, it's also handicap accessible and self guided! I definitely recommend checking out the wildlife drive across the street at blackwater refuge, we saw the statue of Harriet Tubman catching a muskrat to then seeing one at the refuge!

Beautifully done. This National Historical Park is well maintained and full of interactive…read moreexhibits. The space is handicap accessible and most exhibits include easy to read fonts and braille. I would definitely recommend this educational experience to learners of all ages.