Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum

My favorite unique local Museum! Been a member for years and signed up for class to learn decoy carving. Can’t wait for their oyster roast and silent auction!! Beautiful view overlooking Ocean (and gazebo) from their historic building!

Small cottage house where a family used to live. They were having a gingerbread house competition so you could see all the displays. All free so if you're in the area it's a neat place to visit.

Built in 1895, beautifully restored almost 100 years later in 1994, the de Witt Cottage features a large collection of wildfowl decoys, as well as a wide variety of old photographs, newsclips, and antiques. Lower floor free, $2 donation requested for upper gallery, which is accessible via stairlift for those who may have difficulty climbing. Video lecture provides a brief history of the Virginia Beach boardwalk. Great lens back in time for those interested in the area's history. Curator was knowledgeable and gregarious without being pushy. Souvenir postcards 3-for-$1. Gift shop also featured books, art, jewelry, and (of course!) decoys. Purchase came with complimentary reusable state-branded canvas tote. Would recommend checking it out if you're in the area.

Cool stop along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. The museum is free and they have lots of hand carved decoys on display which are pretty interesting as well as the building being a historic cottage from the 1800s. I recommend stopping by if you're in the area.