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Steam Boat Museum

4.2 (5 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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3 years ago

This site says it's open on Thursday's drove down to it and it is closed up tighter than a drum. Sign says open Fri-Sun

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Barrier Islands Center - This is one of the running lights used in boating.  Photo taken October 17, 2017.

Barrier Islands Center

4.8(8 reviews)
33.5 mi

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!

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Barrier Islands Center - Summertime at the BIC!

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Barrier Islands Center - This sign is on the right side of the Almshouse notating that this place is a state and federal landmark.  Photo taken October 17, 2017.

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This sign is on the right side of the Almshouse notating that this place is a state and federal landmark. Photo taken October 17, 2017.

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