Its a very nice scenic place to walk around. Great exhibit inside the base too. I spent a whole day walking around here. The top of the base, you can walk here with your dogs. The graves are a pet cemetery. The landscape is taken care of but just be careful of the steep hills.

This museum is FREE & filled with amazing history. My 8 year old daughter loved it. We spent about 2 hours there and she kept wanting to see more. Fort Monroe is a must see and visit. I would suggest that afterwards if the weather is right swim outside the fort on the beaches. This is great place for families to spend the day, and pack a picnic.

The Fort and the associated museum are in great condition and is a wonderful place to walk through to see the history of the area so well-preserved. Currently the Museum has modified hours due to Covid, but is still open for tours.

The Casemate Museum at Fort Monroe is a very special place for many reasons. One being is that it is significant to local and national history. Two, its a great experience for free. Donations are optional and recommended and you will receive no pressure from anyone to do so. You can learn about the old Ironclads, Freedom Fortress, Tuskegee Airman, Emancipation Proclamation and many other historical exhibits. Fun, fun, fun!

The museum has been updated since the last time I was there. I was stationed at Fort Monroe in 1973 when it still was an active operation. I was one of the original people stationed here at the beginning of TRADOC headquarters. If you get a chance when visiting Yorktown or Williamsburg please visit this fort now that its no longer an active army base.

Great presentation of Fort Monroes extensive history going back more than 200 years. I go to Fort Monroe weekly but didnt realize so many things about the fort and its history. The museum provides a wealth of information including real artifacts that were actually utilized in combat during the forts active service. Went with a friend and enjoyed a great lunch and a delicious cappuccino at the Firehouse Cafe located inside the fort and in close proximity to the Casemate Museum. A truly enjoyable day out and an even deeper appreciation for Fort Monroe.

It was awesome to walk around d and see the fort.

Very cool spot. Not even getting into the extensive history there, its also great spot for some interesting photography opportunities. Its free and open to the public and I will be definitely heading back there again in the future.

Covid-19 is in the way of everything,didnt get to enjoy the museum like we wanted to in full effect

Too bad we shows up late and didnt have enough time to explore the entire museum. The small section we explored was amazing and Informative. Took an ton of photos to read up on the history.

Visited here a few years ago and revisited with my Mom just a few days ago. LOTS of history and too much to list here. The Fort itself has a self-guided walking tour that lasts about 90 minutes. The Casemate Museum has been expanded and does a good job covering the history of the land from when the colonists started poking around to the modern period. I would suggest visiting it during comfortable weather AND having a good map. The signs in the area are good but there are some spots where a sign would have REALLY been nice. Of course, Lee once was stationed here before the Civil War and Jefferson was held here after the war. And we all know about good old General Butler. A must for anybody interested in Civil War history, American military history, OR African-American history

The walk around the fort was nothing spectacular. In fact, some of the names that people gave their pets are kind of offensive. As to one headstone specifically a little dismayed it still being up in this day and age. The museum itself however was an absolute pleasant surprise. Walked in the door not expecting much and spent a good hour going through it. Marvelous surprise

Historic location, museum was open ... Thoroughly enjoyed my trip

Great Museum. Lovely walk around the Fort.

This was an awesome find. Went down the coast of Virginia hunting lighthouses and stumbled upon Fort Monroe. The fort has a moat around it! Loved the museum. Spent quite a bit of time in the museum looking at the displays.

Free! Great place to drive and walk around. They did a fantastic job displaying the history that has happened there.

A very well done presentation of 400+ years of history. The costumed figures and tableaus really brought scenes to life. That the museum is on/in the historic site makes it even more special. Take time to walk around the fort and surrounding area. It is very beautiful there.

Great local history and awesome preservation of military history.

On my last visit to Fort Monroe, which is such a fantastic location for biking and walking...the weather turned windy and chill. I could have used the weather as reason to head home but instead chose to go inside the Casemate museum. Dont miss the chance to dwell briefly in another world. Immediately there is a mighty shift in energy between where you were and where you now are: secure, surrounded by massive stonework, imagining what it was like to be part of this time in history.

What an awesome visit today at the museum, it was truly amazing. We went thr on Monday, only to find that the museum was closed on Mondays.We decided to go back today and I am so glad that we did. The museum was an amazing display of historical artifacts, and stories about our history. The rooms and stagings were just so wonderfully done.I highly recommend going to this museum!

Informative and wonderful displays in a historic building. You truly get a sense of what life was like during the conflicts that the fort was built to protect.

Took a visit to Fort Monroe and first stop was the Casemate Museum. They have a lot of exhibits and history on display. Im a history nut (among other things) and could have easily spent many more hours reading and enjoying all that was offered. Theyve expanded the exhibits and added more of late. No entry fee required and theres a quant gift shop at the end with knick knacks and souvenirs. Definitely worth a visit, and a revisit.

A larger than expected museum that is in the walls of the historic Fort Monroe. This museum tells the story of the life of the fort and the people who inhabited it. The story was includes mannequins in military garb as well as displays of military artifacts from the history of the fort.

Interesting museum explaining the history of the fort and the surrounding area.

This was the most amazing museum! Being housed inside the walls of the fort was so neat!

Im sure its a nice place to visit when its open, but due to this pandemic we wasnt able to enjoy the museum while we was there.

5 stars for the fort and the casement museum coverage of the beginning of the end of slavery, but just 1 star for coverage of the beginning of slavery with the arrival of the first Africans in Virginia in 1619. Hopefully the new visitor center will address this glaring shortcoming.The fort became a national monument in 2011 for these two reasons and yet today, 8 years later, coverage of 1619 is nearly absent from the monument. Why?

This is one of our favorite museums in Hampton roads! This place has so much history, but the casemate museum really showcases and includes stories from its amazing past! The content for the price is such a good deal, and the staff is so knowledgeable and helpful! We highly recommend this great establishment!

What a historic and fascinating place! I learned so much and it is beautiful.

The Fort itself is certainly worth the visit with its very cool moat. The kids will love driving through. Dont go through the main gate, the side ones are more narrow and more fun. if you are willing to climb up the ramparts explore the pet cemetery that literally wraps around the entire fort. These military families certainly loved their pets! For many the actual museum may be of only limited interest (but air conditioned!) unless a true history buff, but we enjoyed it. Edgar Allen Poe served there as well as Robert E. Lee. And the role it played as a Union strong hold in the civil war I felt was the most interesting aspect. And its free and easy to get to. Plus there is a fantastic casual sea food restaurant across the way called Dead Rise with a crab cake sandwhich to die for. So if the kids get bored, you can leave and eat and have cold drink while looking out over the marina. A great way to spend a few hours.

Great way to spend a few hours.

Free museum the visit! See where Edgar Allen poetry was and also president Jefferson davis. You have to cross a mote to get to the museum. Wonderful self guided tour.

Very well maintained museum! Interesting part of history. Admission to the museum is free, you can make a donation if you wish.

Cant believe we get to walk inside through it! Amazing walk walk-through time!!

A neat place with a lot of history, very interesting place to visit! Be prepared to walk.

Perfect to do with kids. Learn and walk around at your own pace.

Awesome destination! Its a must see for sure.

Very interesting to visit...you can learn about the history of Ft.Monroe and Hampton.

This is a great, free family activity! My daughter loved doing the junior ranger program and getting her badge. We all enjoyed being able to walk around the old fort and learning some history!

Awesome place to visit and get a history of the region and of Fort Monroe. Definitely worth the time and donation only. Hope it can stay that way.

Very informative, very neat. Totally worth checking out...

Nice and well maintained!

Really great history that was not expected

Must visit! Free museum that displays items from colonization to the Cival War. Very well displayed and beautiful grounds.

Loved it, lots of good stuff to discover

We came here with our Scouting group and had a great time. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and took question from the kids perfectly. I learned a ton and I know our scouts are better citizen because of this tour!

Awesome free museum with lots of great info and things to look at. Definitely check it out if you are at Fort Monroe or close by.

This was a great museum and a perfect place to get out of the heat. You also cant beat the price....FREE!! My 8 year old child also enjoyed herself. The exhibits were well kept and the figures were lifelike. You should take the time to stop and learn a little about the history.

Really nice museum- lots of historical artifacts and unique history in this place. Not huge, but well worth the time to visit.

Had to walk through the entire museum, which has low ceilings, in order to stamp your National Park Passport book.

One of my favorite beaches to visit. Great place to go for a walk along the Cheaspeake bay. Lots of history, the house that Lincoln stayed in when he visited the area

Wow Make some time to go through this museum. There is a lot of great information and displays here.

This is such a great place. So much rich historical info.

Some interesting stuff in a cool location. Definitely good for anyone interested in history, specifically civil war/military history. A little difficult to find, but Maps will get you there just fine. Watch your head, as the museum is inside the fortifications so doorways are pretty short. If the weather is nice, take some time to walk around the grounds of the fort, too!

Very informative, and impressive.

The history of Fort Monroe is fascinating. The casemate museum does a nice job of illustrating the development of the fort. There was no park ranger present, however, and due to the architecture some of the museum has a very low ceiling, so if youre tall watch your head.

Not open had people in from Ky.but took them up above see the graveyard of puppies wish would have weekend hours!

We had a couple hours to drive from Williamsburg, VA up to Fort Monroe on the recommendation from some locals who indicated that with the spate of recent hot weather this museum was indoors. Fort Monroe is loaded with history and pre-dates even the founding of the country as this was an important area in early settlements such as Jamestown and Williamsburg. That said, even though the Casemate museum is primarily focused on Fort Monroe, the exhibit starts with the earlier history which is a nice touch. The museum takes advantage of the long history by touching on many historical eras, such as early settlements, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, World Wars, later schools, and a few others. Of great historical and local history is the focus on African Americans and how Fort Monroe took in contraband and became a place of refuge for those escaping the clutches of dreadful enslavement. The features helping explain General Butlers role, the slave census map, and many other well-done exhibits really are top-notch and well worth the time to read through.The museum also highlights a few other points worth mentioning such as Edgar Allan Poes time there, and Robert E. Lees connection, and infamously the incarceration of Jefferson Davis. There is also a few exhibits on the defenses and artillery school which was housed at one time at Fort Monroe. Spend a couple hours at the museum, buy a gift or book in the well-stocked gift shop, and drop a few dollars in the bin at the end - I think you will have found it worthy of such an offering.We also just enjoyed driving around the base itself, which was shut down in 2011 and enjoyed the views and general atmosphere before heading home.

What an awesome place. Their curators were so kind to our children

The guard HARASSED me. I went to this museum with my boyfriend and his parents on our way to fort monroe beach. I was wearing shorts, a swimsuit top that covered my whole front and torso, and a jacket to cover the open back on my swimsuit. Not too long after I walked in, the guard came up to me and asked me to cover myself because my shorts were too short. They were normal length shorts that covered me and for a free museum near the beach, it was normal attire. I didnt want to tie my jacket around my waist like she asked me to because I knew the open back would be the problem next so I pulled my jacket down a bit since it was long and baggy on me. Less than a minute later, she approached me again telling me that she cant let me walk around like that and that people were complaining. Nobody approached her after we walked in. Nobody complained. She said I was violating the dress code but there was no dress code posted. She made it up. I just walked out because I wasnt going to stay there and be harassed. It was humiliating and Im upset that I never got to see the museum because I was really looking forward to it.

Very interesting and informative. Museum explores the history of the location from pre european to modern times. There is a lot more history to this fort than you would think. A lot of great displays to learn from while walking through. Watch your head though!

Very informative.. I enjoyed everything so did family.

This is place is very informative about the history of the area. When I went it was virtually empty and could enjoy it at my own pace. You can spend some time in the museum and then stroll around the top of the base. Id definitely recommend checking it out as a nice way to spend the afternoon.

Ive always wanted to see Davis cell. Must see Civil War site

The national Park visitor center not open yet, still under construction. Nice visitor center at casement museum. Do not try to take motorhome inside fort, it has very tight tunnels. We had to back out across bridge after finding out the hard way .

Very interesting. Nice to see how Fort Monroe plays a part in local and national history.

Great place to learn some history. Watch your head as in many places the ceiling is very low.

Wasnt sure we could drive through to the fort, happy we did. Really cool fort

A piece of history that is very interesting. Free and worth the time. I highly recommend.

Fantastic museum of the history of Ft Monroe very interesting exhibits and a great learning experience.

Great place to visit if you have a day free and want a bit of history. Theres booklets for young kids to turn it into a learning experience for them too. Also on here as of now it says closed on mondays. Thjs is incorrect and i have already suggested an edit. Open mon-sun 10:30-4:30.

Great part of American History that should not be forgotten or erased because of politics. Learn about all history, the good and the bad that has molded us into whom we are today.

Outstanding displays and lots of interesting facts, about the rich history. The construction is amazing. Could have spent several more hours exploring the fort.

Saw some kids struggle to read a sign. Laughed for hours. Really fun!

It is now closed

I love fort monroe and the casemate museum. Highly recommended.

We stopped here just on a whim and Im so glad we did. I learned a lot of history in a short amount of time. There were things to see inside and out. Not sure the younger children would appreciate it; there was a lot of reading at each display and not much hands on. I will definitely come back when I have a little more time.

Beautiful musuem and lots of great information about the history of the fort.

Home of the Air Defence , The Museum is a must see the staff was able to answer all my questions. The gift shop has lots to choice from about the area as well as Fort Monroe. Walking around the Open Military base was adventure in itself, if you have a camper or RV stay at the base park for a small fee. One day is not enough time to enjoy the Base History. Take time out to visit the Beach a lifeguard is on duty or go fishing off the pier . they have a place you can rent a boat or paddle board. the Base has a few wonderful places to eat fresh seafood. or just sit and have drinks on the patio .

I enjoyed this museum in the past and it has been updated. It is nice to walk through and see the history of this wonderful piece of American history. If you have the chance, go through the museum and spend time walking the top of the casement.

Always a pleasure to come to the museum and see the fort when were in Virginia. The museum is smallish but informative and the rest of the grounds are great to explore. Bring a hat or sun block if you go in summer.

So much amazing history!

I really enjoyed going through the museum yesterday. We stopped in to help with an assignment, Flat Stanley, for my granddaughter, and we actually really enjoyed reading about everything in the museum and the characters were very realistic. I enjoyed it very much. Definetly recommend going. Sorry about Flat Stanley being in all the pictures.

If you are ever in Hampton va you have to go be here. The history in this place is mind blowing.

Such cool, unbeknownst history. So important in Civil War and antislavery movement. Everyone stayed there from Lincoln to Poe to Lee and Davis! Beautiful environment too. Cool army base as well.

Great civil war museum. Also has a lot of info on maritime fort defenses for the area.

Very interesting museum to go to! (It is an older fort, so tall people be mindful of archway heights)

Fort Monroe is a hidden treasure of the Hampton Roads area. Both the National Park Service and Virginia State are tasked with administering the various parts of the park. The Casemate Museum of Fort Monroe is run by the Virginia state park authority. It is well presented and self guided most days. Next year, August 2019, Fort Monroe will be cerebrating their 400 year anniversary. Keep your eyes open for special events leading up to it as well as the celebration and the opening of the new shared headquarters.

Very interesting museum. Has some very interesting information about the fort, the civil war, and ww2.

An interesting museum with outstanding displays of the civil war.

The place was very interesting. I learned some US History in the museum.

Worth the trip to walk around the Fort and the museam.

Really awesome place, especially since it’s free and located in a very convenient location. I went there with my wife and it was significantly better and had a much larger historical importance than what I was initially expecting. Would definitely recommend.

Really awesome place and the lady in the gift shop was really nice.

Ft. Monroe isnt an Army base anymore so anyone can experience historical forts and museum is free. The beach is clean and accessible right on the Chesapeake Bay.

Free to explore and learn. My wife and I enjoyed it but kids were too little at 6 and 10 to want to learn.

Beautiful and awesome historical area. So glad the opened Ft. Monroe to the public!

This museum is really very nice, but the entire park is just wonderful to visit. A great day trip that could take an entire weekend!

Learned history I wasnt aware of. Great tour guide

The museum is excellent. We wished we had more time to explore it. Definitely planning on coming back.