Barrier Islands Center

7295 Young St, Machipongo, Virginia 23405 USA

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Opens Fri 10a

Independent
Pet Friendly
Wheelchair
Accessible

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The mission of the Barrier Islands Center is to preserve and perpetuate the culture and history of the Virginia barrier islands through education, protection and collection of artifacts, and interpretation of this coastal way of life.

Reviewed by
Michelle G.

September 04, 2019

This was truly a wonderful museum and the staff, ALL of the staff, were sincerely some of the nicest most helpful and accommodating people we've come across in ANY museum. They not only allow... Read more

Reviewed by
Jim M.

September 15, 2019

Everybody wants oceanfront. Permanent residents want oceanfront. Vacationers want oceanfront. Sea turtles want oceanfront. That's why the fact that Virginia boasts the longest stretch of... Read more

Reviewed by
Meredith S.

June 24, 2018

What a well done museum in an unexpected place!! We were looking for a day trip from our home in Norfolk and saw this one on TripAdvisor. Since it is only about 20 miles from the bridge tunnel up... Read more

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