The Museum of the Albemarle, a hidden gem in Elizabeth City that goes above and beyond what one…read moremight anticipate for a town of its size, is tucked away along the shoreline. The size and caliber of the displays immediately establish that this is not a little local collection but rather a well designed area that reflects the richness and complexity of the history of northeastern North Carolina. Despite my short time today, I was amazed by the depth of the exhibits, which cover centuries of local history, from colonial colonization and Indigenous cultures to maritime heritage and contemporary municipal development. The museum's layout is expansive, with high ceilings and spacious galleries that invite deeper exploration. It's the kind of place where you could easily spend several hours and still feel like there's more to uncover. [Review 887 of 2025 - 4309 in North Carolina - 24444 overall]

The Museum of the Albermarle is located in Downtown Elizabeth City. Admission is free and the…read moremuseum has its own parking lot or you can park in other lots in town and walk to the museum. The museum has a ramp or stairs in the front to get to the entrance. The museum is large and is on two levels and covers all 13 of the Albemarle counties. (Northampton; Hertford; Dare; Bertie; Gates; Perquimans; Chowan; Pasquotank; Camden; Currituck; Washington; Tyrell; and Hyde), pretty much all of the northeast corner of the state. You can take the stairs up to the second level for a better look at the shad boat and quilts or use the elevator. Restrooms are located on both levels. The first floor had some traveling exhibits and the gift shop. The second floor had the permanent exhibits with the history of the area. I liked that the museum covered so many topics from the beginning to different periods of time from when Native Americans were in the region to the slavery and the Underground Railroad, Railroads; Automobiles; Firefighting; Farming; the World Wars and the Civil War; Civil Rights; the Vietnam War; the Coast Guard; different industries and tourism. The museum has many artifacts and information boards to read. The waterfowl exhibit with the bird decoys was great and showed the details of the carvings. The floating theatre inspired Show Boat. Hannah Crafts was inspiring. This museum showcases the importance of the Albemarle Sound and the region and they did a great job of preserving history and stories for future generations. I highly recommend visiting this wonderful museum.

Bless our National Park staff. They have to deal with some terrible humans, as we witnessed the day…read morewe were there. But it was handled well and we enjoyed our time here. There is a ton to see in the visitor center and even more on the other side of Kill Devil Hill (the big hill with monument) They have a Veterans discount in the gift shop!

The Park Ranger who gave the informative talk of the history of the Wright brothers was an amazing…read morestoryteller. I love when they make history come alive through the stories they tell. The 45 minute talk just flew bye and you wished there was more.

This is a cool little museum in Suffolk…read more They have been under renovation but it's still worth stopping by they have an actual train car outside and a lil free library. It is where all the city buses stop so you can catch one and explore more of Suffolk if you like There is also a gorgeous graveyard and the cultural arts center across the street you are walking distance from several restaurants and during the holidays there is a giant Christmas tree here perfect for family photos

I had a wonderful time at the Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad museum! Parking was ample and easy…read moreto get in and out. When you arrive you have to ring the bell, and the museum guide will answer. The Museum Guide was so friendly and nice! I loved learning about the trains and the Mr. Peanut history. I loved seeing the railroad and town replica scene too. It was so amazing! My ultimate favorite part of the house was climbing the stairs to the second level. You get a cute view ! I also enjoyed the garden outside, pretty roses and flowers. It was a great museum!

VLM is such a fun place to spend the day! They have fun interactive exhibits, a touch tank, animals…read moreand an amazing nature trail! Oh and can't forget dinosaurs! We spent a good portion of our day getting lost in some of Virginia's history, seeing native animals and plants, along with having some fun exploring the interactive areas. This is an amazing spot to check out as a family or even as adults if you have an adventurous gene. They also have a planetarium which was closed when we visited but has since been opened! Excited to return to check it out. They have great Groupon deals for tickets but even without it we found the tickets to be fairly priced for the experience.

This is a fantastic place for children to explore! I came here with my 4m daughter at the time…read morealong with friends and their children. They were mesmerized by every exhibit! Unfortunately at the time we went, a lot of exhibits were being switched out indoors and it was very cold so a lot of animals were not out. The otter is extremely friendly and my daughter loves going to see Nora! Well worth the membership if you and your family consider going more than once. We did eat at the cafe, and the food was not that good. It gave me a terrible stomachache.

Don't know why this place was moved here but here we are. This place was a huge let down. The size…read moreis small and the self guide tour is over pretty quickly. There are two main rooms and a kids room before the exit where arts and crafts can be done. Viewing the entirety of the museum takes 20 minutes tops. The art itself is creative and eye catching for sure. The best part is it's free, otherwise this place would have no value at all.

This review is for Thank You Gallery…read more Tucked inside another museum, Thank You Gallery is a hidden gem in Virginia worth seeking out. The space is intimate but thoughtful, and the curation feels fresh and intentional. Andrew (who worked there) was excellent -- welcoming, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the work on display. Definitely a nice surprise and well worth a stop if you're in the area.

Scenario: 8/7/26 90 degree weather…read more PARKING: You have to pay to park. Entrance is at the North Bldg. You enter the North Bldg- the VR is near guest services. There is an outside boardwalk that connects you to the South Bldg. It a brisk 12 minute walk to the South Bldg if you do not stop to take the kids to explore the animal displays and fun facts. You WILL need to present your tickets again to get into the South Bldg. If you decide to do the zip line there is a yurt where you can buy tickets. Aside from a few jellyfish displays and a hands on where you can touch live ones, that's all there is at the South Bldg. There were lots of little ones and strollers throughout. We walked through everything ( just 2 adults) in about 2 hours. If there was more to see and read, we would've stayed there longer.

My kids and I bought last minute admission after going on the 11am dolphin cruise, which is a…read moreseparate fee. The cruise was enjoyable and we saw lots of dolphins. Entry into the aquarium is on the pricey side. I appreciated the many interactive areas for kids, including a touch pool. The shark exhibits were the favorite, especially the tunnel. We didn't get to see all exhibits due to time constraints-definitely allow a full day here. Parking is $6-lots of spaces available.

Cute little beach lighthouse in Corolla. Scenic park it's located in. Definitely worth going to if…read moreyou have the time.

We arrived too late to take a tour, but still enjoyed a fun photo op. Rafter a long day traveling,…read morethe pine scented air and peaceful atmosphere were a blessing. The birds were chatting, but we still felt utterly relaxed on these pristine grounds. When in the area it's worth visiting!

Absolutely amazing museum the tour guide knowledge of the place was amazing. Would highly…read morerecommend this to anybody with some time to visit a museum in Suffolk, Virginia.

An intensive tour of the Riddick Folly House, our tour guide who's been working and curating the…read morepieces for over thirty year's was informative, funny, and a passionate guide. Be prepared for an hour and thirty minute tour, but it's worth it.

My grandson, 12, attended a weeklong summer aviation camp at the aviation museum and enjoyed it so…read moremuch he was quite sad that it ended. He wants to sign up NOW for next year and we will as soon as registration opens.,

Very cheap admission. Hangers are completely stuffed with war planes, and other odds and ends of…read moredifferent wars and countries. Planes so packed in to areas you have to bend over or squeeze through to not touch and continue browsing. I think it was Justin that gave our groups tour at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday May 31, 2026. He was super informative, answered all questions and even gave plenty of time to browse and take pictures on your own. He kept us cool, and didn't spend to long talking in hot areas. My 6 year old was super stoked and this museum impressed the whole family inside and out. If not mistaken more than 80% of the planes are still capable of flying and we seen 1 take off. Which they provide a ride in one for extra charge!! Definitely worth the stop and the party of five we came with thoroughly enjoyed the visit and was here for about 3 hours checking everything out.

The Roanoke Island Maritime Museum. It was built in 1998 and is located in the George Washington…read moreCreef Boathouse who was a local boat builder. He made Shad boats. Those volunteering didn't seem interested in telling me anything about the museum unfortunately so I learned what I did from reading the exhibits and walking around. The museum has some small water crafts to see like the Ella that was build in 1883 and exhibits. Boats are restored at the museum too. If you are in the area, check out the museum to see these hand crafted boats.

The lighthouse was nice. We were able to check it out early in the morning. There were beautiful…read moreviews. The other part was ok. They had a neat knot area but it was not clear were To go to check out the boats.