May 2026
A new month means new unforgettable experiences and one-of-a-kind events at Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Find your perfect pass to the past with a variety of ticket options and membership opportunities.
Final Few Weeks to See Outlander Exhibition
Closes May 18 │ American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
In collaboration with Sony Pictures Television, see original gowns, kilts, and iconic outfits from Seasons 1-4 of STARZ’s hit TV show “Outlander.”
Gaze at Jamie and Claire’s wedding attire. Study Claire’s bold red Versailles gown. Admire Brianna’s cross-century styles. These aren’t replicas, but the real deal, up close. You’ll be inspired to see fashion not as fabric, but as living history that fuels storytelling across decades and continents. Every thread carries rebellion and romance.
Grab your ticket before the curtain falls.
#giveJYF
May 9 │ Jamestown Settlement
Join JYF supporters across the country for our biannual one‑day fundraising celebration, where every gift directly strengthens our museums’ educational programs, outreach initiatives and immersive living‑history experiences committed to preserving history for generations to come.
Jamestown Day
May 9 │ Jamestown Settlement
Mark the anniversary of the 1607 founding of Jamestown at Jamestown Settlement by exploring immersive gallery exhibits and films that trace the first century of the Virginia colony. Outdoors, enjoy family-friendly programs, military salutes, and hands-on interpretive demonstrations.
Free Admission for Military
May 13 │ Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
In honor of Jamestown Day on May 13 (historical observance), members of the military (veterans, active duty, reserve and retired military personnel and up to three direct family members) will receive free admission to Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown with military identification.
Outlander Day
May 16 │ American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Hear the sounds of pipes and drums fill the air in the Continental Army encampment, and spend time examining clothing styles of Jacobian rebels. Time travel from the 18th century to discover how women served in World War II, just like Claire in the STARZ television series.
World Bee Day
May 23 │ Jamestown Settlement
In honor of the 404th anniversary of the first recorded honeybees in North America that first landed in Virginia in 1622, enjoy honeybee-related activities and vendor presentations, samplings and tastings that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Awakening Dissent: Religion, Revolution and Legacy
May 29 & 30 │ American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Join us for a free two-day special symposium to examine how religion influenced and impacted the American Revolution.
Religion scholars, museum professionals, and community members will lead an exploration of the role of religion and revolution in early America and its connections to present day.
Special Exhibitions
Following the Dragon
Ongoing │ Jamestown Settlement
Presented in partnership with the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation, witness a never-before-assembled collection of rare porcelain featuring dozens of sherds and 31 vessels recovered during archaeological excavations in James Fort at Historic Jamestowne.
Fresh Views
Ongoing │ American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
In time for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution, discover new perspectives on the ideals and legacies of the American Revolution through the folk art of Oscar de Mejo created during the 1976 Bicentennial and contemporary artists.
JYF Museums is proud to partner with the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and American Revolution.
We're working harder than ever to keep history alive, from preserving our world-class museum collection and outdoor living-history areas, to on-site and online education efforts. To help preserve our shared past and shape future generations, support the JYF, Inc. Annual Fund today.
