Barrier Islands Center

Comprehensive educational experience

Average Rating

100

Great, free, museum. Did a nice job on the history and natural history of the part of the Eastern Shore most modern visitors don't see. Very friendly and informative staff.

Posted by Cynthia H on July 06, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

A Must See

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100

I recently visited the Center during the Art and Music on the Farm, festival they hosted. What a nice event it was! The music was part of the Crooked Road groups of Virginia, and the Art and local eats were stunning and delicious, My favorite was the local strawberries and yogurt served with a flower topping. I only wish I...

Posted by P M on May 30, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Wonderful history

Average Rating

80

You get a good appreciation for the way of life in Virginia in the eastern shore of Virginia. How the oystermen and clam diggers of the past and today live. Also in the changes in the shoreline.

Posted by Cricket2825 on February 28, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

What a life! What determination! Perfect example of how to live together

Average Rating

100

Gee, with all of the daily reports of crime and people seemingly unable to get along with one-another, it just proves beyond a doubt that none of this contemporary behavior has to be. Just drive to this lovingly kept gem of a story of people who did whatever it took, together- to live on an island on our Atlantic Coast-line...

Posted by moonmermaid on January 19, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Barrier Islands Center is fascinating

Average Rating

100

This is a very interesting and well-run little museum. There are great old photos and the excellent displays tell much about the history of the Eastern Shore and its outer islands. The people at the museum are very well informed and accommodating. There is a nice little gift shop, too. Watch for their sign on the right of Rt. 13...

Posted by AnnieB33 on January 12, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Barrier Islands Center was founded in 2002. Barrier Islands Center specializes in Museum.

Posted on May 25, 2015. Brought to you by dandb.

20 miles north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, the Barrier Islands Center features a collection of antique memorabilia and three historically significant buildings. The detailed Barrier Islands Museum offers visitors insight into "the history, culture and artifacts of the abandoned islands." A working farm, the Almshouse Farm's three historically significant buildings allow visitors to...

Posted on September 03, 2011. Brought to you by discoverourtown.