The Isle of Wight County Museum is a hidden gem in the Tidewater area. The museum alone is reason enough to visit Smithfield along with other attractions and restaurants within walking distance,. Adults and children alike will equally enjoy this museum as there are a number of interesting displays along with a few hands-on ones for the children. The layout... More

Been there several times. The old store display is neat. Bought some local books from the gift shop. Go on Saturday and you can go to the Farmer's Market next door too.

We visited because my husband was researching ancestors. Denise could not have been more helpful, going out of her way to help him find as much information as possible. She even encouraged us to call with any other questions we may have. The museum itself was also fun to tour - it had some great activities and exhibits for kids!

We spent nearly an hour here yesterday (Sunday afternoon) and had a fun time learning about this part of Virginia on our first visit. The curator was very friendly and spent her time paying attention to all visitors. The is a 15 minute movie about the history of the area focusing on pigs(Smithfield hams), peanuts and cotton. And a re-created... More

You learn alot about the area at this charming free museum in a converted 1913 bank building at the end of Main St. Interesting exhibits and displays.

Our self guided tour of the Isle of Wight County Museum couldn't have been more fun. Great little film about the pig operations and the history of the county. Interesting that only from Smithfield come the "official patented Smithfield hams." Saw the oldest peanut, largest ham.

This is a wonderful museum with a old store inside. The type that carried everything from penny candy, farming tools, material, food and even the mail. There is a movie about the area and it's settlement along with a basement with artifacts from civil war and other wars. They have the history of ham and peanuts in this area, farming... More

This museum is small and free. It goes over the history of Isle of Wight county, which dates back to the colonial period. They had old farming tools and some old relics (cannon, bomb shells) from the Civil War. They also have a replica of a country store and the oldest ham in the world. It should only take you... More

went to Smithfield (enjoyed the free ferry ride from Jamestown) on a lark to see the oldest and biggest cured ham...found a lovely town with very friendly people and lots of pig history and food and sculpture! fun day!