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Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Art, History, Nature Centers, Science

The museum is located in the Dewitt Cottage, which was built in 1895 and is listed on National Register of Historic Places. The Museum's goal is to preserve, promote, perpetuate, and exhibit historical wildfowl artifacts, the wildfowling heritage of the region, and to actively promote interest in the wildfowling arts. Visitors enjoy a seaside garden.

False Cape State Park

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Nature Centers, Science

The park is an isolated paradise nestled between Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, North Carolina, Back Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Since no vehicle are allowed, access is by bike, foot or boat.

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Aquarium, Nature Centers, Science

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Cape Henry Lighthouse

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Nature Centers, Park, Science

The first federally funded lighthouse, was built to guide maritime commerce at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. It is standing near the “First Landing” site where English settlers arrived in 1607. It has stood sentinel since it was completed in 1792. Authorized by George Washington and overseen by Alexander Hamilton. Designed by New York architect John McComb. In active use for nearly a century before being replaced by a new cast iron lighthouse still standing nearby. It is one of the oldest surviving lighthouses in the United States.

First Landing State Park and Chesapeake Bay Center

Virginia Beach, Virginia

History, Nature Centers, Science

The new Chesapeake Bay Center features aquariums and a wet lab operated by the Virginia Marine Science Museum. There are educational displays and historical exhibits about First Landing State Park. Parking fee.