The best museums in Virginia Beach in September 2025

These are the top 10 best museums in Virginia Beach, United States, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Virginia Beach? These are the best ones:

  1. Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Centers1

    Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Centers

     Virginia Beach, VA
  2. Military Aviation Museum2

    Military Aviation Museum

     Virginia Beach, VA
    The Military Aviation Museum, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is renowned for its extensive collection of warbirds that are still in flying condition. The collection includes aircraft from various countries such as Germany, France, Italy, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The time span of the collection is impressive, ranging from World War I to the early 1950s. This provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of military aviation during this period.
  3. Adam Thoroughgood House3

    Adam Thoroughgood House

     Virginia Beach, VA
    The Thoroughgood House, previously known as the Adam Thoroughgood House, is a historic brick house situated at 1636 Parish Road, in the Thoroughgood neighborhood of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Constructed around the year 1719, this house stands as a testament to the architectural style of the early 18th century.
  4. Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center4

    Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

     Virginia Beach, VA
    The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, previously known as the Virginia Marine Science Museum, is situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia, just south of Rudee Inlet. This location is easily accessible and offers a unique opportunity to explore marine life and science in a comprehensive and engaging manner.
  5. Ferry Plantation House5

    Ferry Plantation House

     Virginia Beach, VA
    The Ferry Plantation House has a diverse history, having served as a plantation, courthouse, school, and post office. Today, it functions as a museum and educational center, offering visitors a unique opportunity to learn about its past. The house is also reputedly haunted by 11 spirits, adding an element of intrigue for those interested in the paranormal.
  6. Francis Land House6

    Francis Land House

     Virginia Beach, VA
    The Francis Land House, also known as Rose Hall, is a historic brick house located in the Rose Hall District near Princess Anne Plaza in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It was once the plantation home of the prominent Land family, who were among the founding families of Princess Anne County. The house has a rich history that spans from the 1630s to the 1850s, passing through six generations of the Land family before being sold to another family.
  7. Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum7

    Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum

     Virginia Beach, VA
    The Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum is a significant institution that honors and preserves the rich maritime heritage of Virginia, its coastal communities, and the history of the United States Lifesaving Service and the United States Coast Guard along the Atlantic coast. The museum provides a deep dive into the past, showcasing the evolution of these services and their crucial role in the nation's history.
  8. Lynnhaven House8

    Lynnhaven House

     Virginia Beach, VA
    The Lynnhaven House, also known as the Wishart–Boush House, Wishart House, and Boush House, is a significant example of 18th century Tidewater Virginia vernacular architecture. Built around 1725, it is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The house was named after the Lynnhaven River due to its close proximity to it. The house stands as a testament to the architectural style of the time and provides a glimpse into the life of a middle-class planter.
  9. Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum9

    Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum

     Virginia Beach, VA
    The De Witt Cottage, also known as Holland Cottage and Wittenzand, is a historic home located at Virginia Beach, Virginia. This two-story, 'L' shaped oceanfront brick cottage was built in 1895 and is surrounded on three sides by a one-story porch. It features Queen Anne style decorative detailing, a full basement, and a hipped roof with dormers.
  10. Edgar Cayce's Association for Research & Enlightenment10

    Edgar Cayce's Association for Research & Enlightenment

     Virginia Beach, VA
    An exploratorium dedicated to topics like holistic medicine, psychics, mysteries and philosophy. Very interesting place.

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