Animals, fine art and sea life - oh my!  The Williamsburg area has an amazing assortment of museums.  Check them out below...

• Historic Jamestowne Archaearium
Features items belonging to the colonists from more than 400 year ago.  All objects were discovered on site at the archaeology dig. 757-229-1733

• Mariners' Museum
One of the largest and most comprehensive maritime museums in the world.  Contains nautical artifacts, figureheads, ship models and more.  757-596-2222 or 800-581-SAIL

• Muscarelle Museum
The Historic Triangle's only fine arts museum, located at the College of William and Mary.  Features collections from all over the world.  757-221-2708

• Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
It's history on display!  For more information on each Colonial Williamsburg Museum, please click on the links below.  757-229-7984

>Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum 
>DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum
>Bassett Hall

• U.S. Army Transportation Museum
Experience the history of Army transportation through exhibits, models, dioramas and full-scale scenes.  Located at Fort Eustis, an active military installation.  757-878-1115 

• Virginia Living Museum
Living exhibits depict Virginia's natual heritage from mountain life to sea life.  Features various critters and plant life, including red wolves, bald eagles, otters, bobcats and more. 757-595-1900