Urbanna Museum & Visitors Center

Urbanna Museum & Visitors Center The Town of Urbanna, VA is the proud owner of a First Edition, Third Impression John Mitchell Map, published in 1755. That's right!
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Besides being located in the last existing colonial Scottish Factor Store (circa 1766), our museum houses an item many people would travel half-way around the world just to stand in front of. Folks, John Mitchell's Map was used to define the borders of our newly formed country, following the Revolutionary War. AND, the map's creator, John Mitchell, lived right here in Urbanna, Virginia!

Unfortunately the Museum and Visitors Center will be closed on Friday, August 16th. We apologize for any inconvenience!
08/15/2024

Unfortunately the Museum and Visitors Center will be closed on Friday, August 16th. We apologize for any inconvenience!

Get your Urbanna Holiday Home Tour souvenir today! These local homes and buildings are adorable 🎄Which is your favorite?
12/09/2023

Get your Urbanna Holiday Home Tour souvenir today! These local homes and buildings are adorable 🎄Which is your favorite?

Tavern games make great stocking stuffers! Come shop with us 🎄11-4 today and 1-4 on Sunday!
12/09/2023

Tavern games make great stocking stuffers! Come shop with us 🎄11-4 today and 1-4 on Sunday!

Pop in and see us today! Holiday Open House from 11-4!
12/09/2023

Pop in and see us today! Holiday Open House from 11-4!

Christmas in Urbanna! We will be here at the museum today until 4:00 🎄 Come See Us!
12/02/2023

Christmas in Urbanna! We will be here at the museum today until 4:00 🎄 Come See Us!

The Urbanna Museum will be closed today, November 16th. We apologize for any inconvenience.
11/16/2023

The Urbanna Museum will be closed today, November 16th. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We still have a few tickets available at the museum! Open Th-Sa 11-4 and Su 1-4 🦪🥂
10/05/2023

We still have a few tickets available at the museum! Open Th-Sa 11-4 and Su 1-4 🦪🥂

❤️ This Weather!! Our Doors are Wide Open… Stroll on by to see what’s inside! Open Th-Sat 11-4 & Sun 1-4
09/16/2023

❤️ This Weather!!
Our Doors are Wide Open… Stroll on by to see what’s inside!
Open Th-Sat 11-4 & Sun 1-4

08/17/2023

Urbanna Museum & Visitors Center: Officially named the James Mill Scottish Factor Store, this structure was built in 1766 and is one of the oldest surviving mercantile structures in America associated with the sale of to***co by the Urbanna Creek port.

Before the emergence of the Scottish factors, to***co and other crops were shipped directly from the largest plantations to England in exchange for goods on the return voyage.

The Scott's established stores where to***co was exchanged immediately for cash and credit with which to purchase imported goods for sale.

View an original 1755 John Mitchel Map referred to as "The most important map in American history," as well as a wonderful exhibit celebrating our oyster history.

Check out the Urbanna Museum and Visitors Center 11-4pm Thurs, Fri, Sat
& 1-4pm on Sun!

We are ready! Open 11-4 with some special surprises planned for Saturday!
08/02/2023

We are ready! Open 11-4 with some special surprises planned for Saturday!

Come see us in Kilmarnock on Saturday!
04/15/2023

Come see us in Kilmarnock on Saturday!

Looking for a FREE and fun, family-friendly event this weekend? Come out to Kilmarnock Town Centre Park this Saturday from 10AM-4PM for MUSEUM DAY AT THE PARK, sponsored by Kilmarnock Museum

🎈Fun-filled day featuring museums of the Northern Neck and beyond
✔️Demonstrations
💯Exhibits
👪Special displays for children
🎈Come on out and join our crew as they share the history of our very own John Smith Barge
🏴Pirates, bagpipers, sailors, and Native Americans as Museum Expo
🎈Musical entertainment, food trucks, giveaways, and more
✔️Admission to the event is free

The Urbanna Museum & Visitor Center is ready for Spring- Stop by on your next visit to Urbanna! 🌼
03/05/2023

The Urbanna Museum & Visitor Center is ready for Spring- Stop by on your next visit to Urbanna! 🌼

We used clippings from the Colonial Herb Garden just like the James Mills’ family may have done back in 1766- Open today...
12/04/2022

We used clippings from the Colonial Herb Garden just like the James Mills’ family may have done back in 1766- Open today until 4:00!!

Raining on your Saturday plans? We are open until 4! Come by and check out the museum & gift shop!
12/03/2022

Raining on your Saturday plans? We are open until 4! Come by and check out the museum & gift shop!

History Fun Friday! What a Fun Filled Holiday Weekend in Urbanna- Come see us- We have all sorts of holiday treasures 🎄O...
12/02/2022

History Fun Friday! What a Fun Filled Holiday Weekend in Urbanna- Come see us- We have all sorts of holiday treasures 🎄Open 11-4!

Our gift area has something for everyone on your list! Open today 11-4 🎄
11/26/2022

Our gift area has something for everyone on your list! Open today 11-4 🎄

History Fun Friday!! History was fun earlier this week when we had a poetry class from Christchurch visit us for inspir...
11/18/2022

History Fun Friday!! History was fun earlier this week when we had a poetry class from Christchurch visit us for inspiration! We love having groups schedule a private visit!

What a beautiful day to visit Urbanna! Make the Museum & Visitor’s Center your 1st stop!! Open 11-4 😎
11/12/2022

What a beautiful day to visit Urbanna! Make the Museum & Visitor’s Center your 1st stop!! Open 11-4 😎

History Fun Friday!! Have the “Post Oyster Festival Blues” on this rainy Friday? Stop by the museum and checkout festiva...
11/11/2022

History Fun Friday!! Have the “Post Oyster Festival Blues” on this rainy Friday? Stop by the museum and checkout festival programs from years past! Open today 11-4!

History Fun Friday! Did you know that Pirates played a part in creating the Mitchell Map? Come by and hear the story - O...
10/28/2022

History Fun Friday! Did you know that Pirates played a part in creating the Mitchell Map? Come by and hear the story - Open today and tomorrow 11-4!

Planning a Halloween Party?These bottle openers are perfect! Open today 11-4 and Sunday 1-4. 👻
10/22/2022

Planning a Halloween Party?These bottle openers are perfect! Open today 11-4 and Sunday 1-4. 👻

History Fun Friday! What is this item that could be found in a Scottish Factor Store? Come by and find out! Open today ...
10/21/2022

History Fun Friday! What is this item that could be found in a Scottish Factor Store? Come by and find out! Open today 11-4!

The Urbanna Museum & Visitor’s Center will be closed today- We apologize for any inconvenience!
10/20/2022

The Urbanna Museum & Visitor’s Center will be closed today- We apologize for any inconvenience!

The Urbanna Museum & Visitor Center will be closed today. We will be open tomorrow, Sunday October 9th 1-4!
10/08/2022

The Urbanna Museum & Visitor Center will be closed today. We will be open tomorrow, Sunday October 9th 1-4!

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140 Virginia Street
Urbanna, VA
23175

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+18047588181

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Open Saturdays 11-4

The Urbanna Museum/Visitors Center has scheduled presentations of the Mitchell Map by Dr. Paul Malone. Please feel free to send us a message!

Dr. Paul Malone does an excellent presentation of the map!!!

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This page is a privately owned signpost in support of the Town’s Museum and the John Mitchell map.

Besides being located in the last existing colonial Scottish Factor Store (circa 1766), Urbanna’s museum houses an item many people would travel half-way around the world just to stand in front of. The Town of Urbanna, VA is the proud owner of a First Edition, Third Impression John Mitchell Map, published in 1755. Folks, John Mitchell's Map was used to define the borders of our newly formed country, following the Revolutionary War. That's right! AND, the map's creator, John Mitchell, lived right here in Urbanna, Virginia!

The museum has limited its winter hours to Fridays -Sundays, through March 2020. The building has been undergoing repairs, especially to the porch, in recent months.

Thank you for you interest!