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About Watermen's Museum
The Watermen’s Museum is located on the Yorktown, Virginia waterfront. It features historical exhibits that demonstrate the role Chesapeake Bay Watermen have played in shaping the nation, from pre-colonial to modern times. Visitors can see displays of military and civilian water craft, learn about their trades, and explore the lives of those who worked and fought on the water. The museum also has a boat building program and offers summer children’s programs.
On the coast
Serving Yorktown, VA
The Watermen’s Museum is located on the Yorktown, Virginia waterfront. It features historical exhibits that demonstrate the role Chesapeake Bay Watermen have played in shaping the nation, from pre-colonial to modern times. Visitors can see displays of military and civilian water craft, learn about their trades, and explore the lives of those who worked and fought on the water. The museum also has a boat building program and offers summer children’s programs.