Groups
Let a Foundation educator guide your group on an interactive tour of our museums.
Some programs are currently unavailable to support COVID-19 health and safety regulations. Certain restrictions apply, to schedule your tour email group.reservations@jyf.virginia.gov.
These tours and programs are for groups of 15 or more. Student tours are correlated to Virginia Standards of Learning, National Standards for History, National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies and Common Core.
To book a group tour submit a reservation form or contact group reservations:
(757) 253-4939 (888) 868-7593 fax (757) 253-4997 group.reservations@jyf.virginia.gov
JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT – TOURS
GENERAL & THEMED TOURS – RATE A
- Guided Tour – 2 hours: Highlights the Jamestown story and interactions of the Powhatan Indian, English and West Central African cultures. Features visits to the re-created Paspahegh town, colonial fort and 1607 ships, as well as the Jamestown Settlement galleries. All ages.
- Government and Leadership Guided Tour – 2 hours: Highlights leadership in the Powhatan, English and West Central African cultures, and the development of representative government in early colonial Virginia. Visits the re-created Paspahegh town, colonial fort and 1607 ships, as well as the Jamestown Settlement galleries. Grades 4 to Adult. Virginia Social Studies Standards of Learning Objectives VS.1, VS.2, VS.3, USI.4, USI.5, CE.1, VSU.1, VUS.2.
- Living-History Sampler Tour – 1 hour: Designed to help groups get the most out of a very limited time. Museum educator presents an overview of the re-created Paspahegh town, colonial fort and 1607 ships. Grades 7 to Adult.
SELF-GUIDED TOUR – RATE C
- Visit Jamestown Settlement on your own at your own pace.
AMERICAN REVOLUTION MUSEUM AT YORKTOWN – TOURS
GENERAL & THEMED TOURS – RATE A
- Guided Tour – 2 hours: Explores life during the American Revolution, the Revolution’s impact on the diverse people of America, and the development of the new nation. This hands-on experience features visits to the re-created Continental Army encampment, Revolution-era farm, and museum gallery. All ages.
- Revolution and the New Nation – 2 hours: Features engaging activities for secondary school students that highlight the significance of the founding documents of the United States, including the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation and Constitution. Students tour the re-created Continental Army encampment, Revolution-era farm, and museum gallery. Virginia Social Studies Standards of Learning Objectives CE.1, CE.2, CE.3, VUS.5, GOVT.1, GOVT.2. Grade 9 to adult.
- Living-History Sampler Tour – 1 hour: Designed to help groups get the most out of very limited time. Museum educator presents an overview of the re-created Continental Army encampment and Revolution-era farm. All ages.
SELF-GUIDED TOUR – RATE C
- Visit the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown on your own at your own pace.
To book a group tour submit a reservation form or contact group reservations:
(757) 253-4939 (888) 868-7593 fax (757) 253-4997 group.reservations@jyf.virginia.gov
Groups of 15 or more require advance reservations.
Guided tour reservations required at least three business days in advance and are subject to availability. We recommend making tour reservations at least two months in advance for fall and winter trips, and up to four months in advance for trips in the spring.
Consult Field Trip Planning Made Easy and the Teacher Checklist to prepare for your visit.