Reedville Fishermen's Museum - RFM

Reedville Fishermen's Museum - RFM The Reedville Fishermen's Museum is located in the heart of the historic district of Reedville. A generous gift from Mr.
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The William Walker House, the oldest dwelling in Reedville, opened as the Reedville Fishermen's Museum in 1988. Frank Covington enabled the Reedville Fishermen's Museum to expand into a new building in 1995. Our docks are home to two National Historic Register vessels, Elva C and Claud Somers, which are used for scheduled open water tours. Our permanent collection is displayed in the Reed and Fray

ne Galleries. Temporary exhibits, changing throughout the year, are displayed in our 2003 addition. Our gift shop is also located in the Covington Building. The Pendleton Building provides the shop space and modern facilities for two of the RFM's major programs, Boat Building and Model Making. These activities support our education programs and special events held throughout the year, such as Family Boat Building weekends and the large layout of the HO scale Northern Neck Railroad.

08/28/2026

Tomorrow’s the day! ⚓
Come spend the day in Reedville for RFM’s Classic & Workboat Show from 10am-3pm!

Enjoy classic and working boats on display throughout Reedville, taxi rides aboard the Fannie and Elva C., the Nautical Flea Market, vendors, food and drinks, a Beer & Wine Garden, and plenty of maritime history along the way.

Admission is $20 and wristbands can be purchased tomorrow at the Museum Office. Cash, check, and credit card accepted.

Grab your friends, come walk the waterfront, check out the boats, and enjoy a full day in Reedville!

08/24/2026

We’re looking for volunteers to help make this year’s Classic & Workboat Show a great one! ⚓️

If you can lend a hand for part of the day, we’d love to have you. There are several different volunteer opportunities, and every bit of help makes a difference in keeping the event running smoothly.

Sign up to volunteer using the link below!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA9AD2FA1FDC34-64702097-rfm2026 #/

Thank you for helping us make one of our favorite museum events possible! 💙

🌊 Aquapalooza is BACK! 🌊You’ve been asking, and we’re excited to finally say it…….save the date for Sunday, September 6!...
08/21/2026

🌊 Aquapalooza is BACK! 🌊

You’ve been asking, and we’re excited to finally say it…….save the date for Sunday, September 6!

Come out for one last big summer day on the water with live music by Cougar Flash, great views, good company, and plenty of fun. It’s always such a great way to bring the community together before summer winds down and best of all, all proceeds support Festival Halle.

VIP space is limited and tends to go quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot early! To secure a VIP spot, email [email protected]

📅 Sunday, September 6�⏰ 2:00–6:00 PM
We can’t wait to see everyone out on the water! ⚓☀️🎶

🛥️ Reedville Fishermen’s Museum Classic & Workboat Show 2026 Join us for a full day in Reedville, Saturday August 29th f...
08/21/2026

🛥️ Reedville Fishermen’s Museum Classic & Workboat Show 2026

Join us for a full day in Reedville, Saturday August 29th from 10am-3pm celebrating the boats, people, and maritime traditions that have shaped life on the Chesapeake Bay!

The Classic & Workboat Show brings boats to docks and display areas throughout Reedville, giving visitors the chance to walk along Main Street, explore the waterfront, and get an up-close look at classic and working boats both on land and in the water.

Admission: $20
Cash, check, and credit card accepted. For the easiest check-in, admission wristbands can be purchased the day of the event at the Museum.

Throughout the day, enjoy:
⚓️Classic and working boats on display throughout Reedville
⚓️Taxi rides aboard the Fannie and Elva C.
⚓️ Nautical Flea Market
⚓️ Local vendors
⚓️ Food and drinks available for purchase
⚓️ Beer & Wine Garden
⚓️ Oyster Po’ Boys, brats, and hot dogs

We’re also excited to welcome Allen Holston with WORKBOAT LIFE, who will be joining us to share his knowledge of Chesapeake Bay workboats, watermen, boatbuilding traditions, and the stories behind this important part of Virginia’s maritime history.

Whether you’re a boat enthusiast, interested in local history, connected to the watermen’s community, or simply looking for a fun day in Reedville, there will be plenty to see, eat, shop, and enjoy.

Come spend the day exploring Reedville’s waterfront, viewing the boats, and celebrating the working-waterfront heritage that continues to define our community.

08/20/2026

Cocktails on the Creek tomorrow(Friday August 21st) in the Watermen’s Gallery🍹

-5:30pm-7:00pm
-BYOB
-Bring a dish to share

Can’t wait to see you there!

08/12/2026

🦪 SAVE THE DATE — OYSTER ROAST TICKETS ARE COMING! 🦪

We’re getting ready for our biggest event of the year…the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum Oyster Roast!

Museum Members get first dibs!
🎟️ Member Ticket Sales: September 21st–25th
⏰ 3:00–6:00 PM
📍 On the Museum Office Front Porch

Not a member?
General ticket sales begin September 28!

And most importantly… mark those calendars:
🗓️ 37th Annual Oyster Roast November 14th, 2026

More details will be coming as we get closer, but for now, save the dates and get ready for Oyster Roast season! 🦪🍻

08/07/2026

Cocktails on the Creek tonight in the Watermen’s Gallery🍹

-5:30pm-7:00pm
-BYOB
-Bring a dish to share

Can’t wait to see you there!

Address

504 Main Street
Reedville, VA
22539

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

(804) 453-6529

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