Home > Places > United States > Virginia > Smithfield > Isle of Wight County Museum

Isle of Wight County Museum

This page may contain affiliate or sponsored links. MyActiveChild.com will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on an affiliate link, and the presence of our sponsors/advertising partners is what makes this website possible. Thank you for supporting us. For more information, see our terms of use.

Add Your Business

Isle of Wight County Museum

  • Smithfield

  • Museums & Historical Places

103 Main Street, Smithfield, Virginia, 23430

Website

Founded in 1976, the Isle of Wight County Museum tells the story of the county through its interactive exhibits including a turn-of-the-century country store as well as displays interpreting colonial history, the Smithfield ham industry, the Blackwater River, the Civil War and the Cold War.

The museum is home to the World's Oldest Ham and the World's Oldest Peanut.

Contact this Business

Recent Posts:

  1. Upcoming Home Depot Workshop Kits (DIY)
    These are FREE, hands-on workshops for children ages 5-12. They take place at all Home Depot Stores.
    May 1, 2026

  2. Celebrate Bike Month! (May)
    May is National Bike Month, which gives local families the perfect excuse to grab bikes and helmets, and hit the trails!
    May 1, 2026

  3. Local Seasonal Fun on the Farm
    Explore our seasonal guide of Hampton Roads’ top local farms for u-pick, family activities, educational programs, and delicious local produce.
    May 1, 2026

  4. Spring Carnival at VB Farmer’s Market
    The Spring Carnival returns to the Virginia Beach Farmer's Market and kicks off this weekend on Friday, May 1st.
    May 1, 2026

  5. Busch Gardens (FREE) Preschool Pass – Open for 2026 Registration!
    Busch Gardens Williamsburg has opened limited registration of their FREE Preschool Pass (ages 3-5) while supplies last!
    May 1, 2026

  6. Ticket Discount! Disney’s The Lion King in Norfolk
    Disney's hit The Lion King comes to Norfolk in April/May 2026! Save 25% on select tickets for a limited time!
    April 30, 2026