Barrier Islands Center

A True Treasure on Virginia's Eastern Shore

This is not to be missed if you would like to develop or deepen an appreciation of the barrier islands and a way of life that are now gone. So happy there was foresight to save these buildings and th...

Just wonderful!

This jewel of a Museum has excellent exhibits that are beautifully done. The floorcloth coverings are amazing! Easten Shore history told with original artifacts and information that really makes the p...

Definitely worth a stop on US 13!

As we made our way south on US 13 from Maryland’s eastern shore to Hampton, VA, we needed to kill a couple of hours before arriving at our AirBNB. A quick search found this small museum that remembers...

A great museum - well worth a visit

We were looking for something to do on a rainy day and came here. However we’d highly recommend it whatever the weather. The docent was welcoming, helpful and informative. The museum gave a great fee...

Gem of a museum

Fantastic museum. The building has been beautifully developed with superbly curated displays telling the history of the area and the people who lived here. Excellent staff who was extremely friendly, ...