Virginia Beach History Museums Upcoming Events:


Thoroughgood House Focus Tours
Each Thursday night from 5:30 to 8 p.m. throughout the Summer (except August 3)
Thoroughgood House, 1636 Parish Road, Virginia Beach

Tours are FREE and open to the public. Advanced registration is encouraged, but not required. Tours focus on unique parts of history like Indigenous Pathways, Pirates and Piracy, History of Ice Cream and more! Visit the calendar of events on our homepage for more information.

Current Thoroughgood House guided tour hours:

Monday - Wednesday: CLOSED

Thursday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5:30 to 8 p.m. *Note: 5:30 to 8 p.m. tour hours are for free summer Focus Tours ONLY, not standard tours. Email vbhistory@vbgov.com if you have any questions about Focus Tours.

Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday: 1-5 p.m.

Current PACTS/UKHS self-guided tour hours:

Monday - Friday: CLOSED

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday: CLOSED

For information about private event rentals (weddings, parties, meetings, etc.) at our sites, please CLICK HERE.

*Note: Photos and videos may be taken by Virginia Beach History Museums staff during programs and throughout Virginia Beach History Museums buildings and grounds. If you do not wish to have your picture taken, please avoid the camera or tell the photographer.