We’re ready to welcome your group!
All museum experiences include:
- Customization options to fit your group’s schedule and interests.
- Personalized attention from knowledgeable guides.
- Opportunities to hold history at hands-on “White Glove” stations.
- Access to photo stations, costumes, and props to capture vacation memories.
- Shopping in on-site gift shop featuring souvenirs and local artwork.
Surf & Rescue
This guided tour focuses on the historic 1903 Life-Saving Station housing the museum, including the rescuers who worked here and how they helped create modern Virginia Beach.
Cost: $5 per person
Time: 60 minutes
Group Size: Up to 70 people at a time
Available: Within museum operating hours only
Boardwalk Through the Decades
This guided tour focuses on the development of Virginia Beach as a resort destination, including the changing boardwalk, hotels, and local attractions.
Cost: $5 per person
Time: 60 minutes
Group Size: Up to 70 people at a time
Available: Within museum operating hours only
Ghost Walk
This guided walking tour features a costumed guide sharing local ghost lore and haunted Virginia Beach places. Portions will be held outside, weather permitting.
Cost: $10 per person
Time: 60 minutes
Group Size: Up to 70 people at a time
Available: Daytime or Evening. Programs must be completed by 9:30pm.
Beach Blanket Bistro – Tasty Tour
This guided museum experience focuses on boardwalk history and hotel development. The program is followed by a hands-on activity utilizing historic photographs.
Includes: Program, Activity, Boxed Lunch – sandwich, chips, cookie, soft drinks, and water.
Cost: $15 – $30 per person; minimums apply
Time: 2 – 3 hours
Available: Daytime or Evening. Programs must be completed by 9:30pm.
Pizza to the Rescue – Tasty Tour
This guided museum experience focuses on local surf and rescue history. The program is followed by a competitive, photo-based scavenger hunt within the building and grounds.
Includes: Program, Activity, Pizza Dinner – pizza, soft drinks, and water.
Cost: $15 – $30 per person; minimums apply
Time: 2 – 3 hours
Available: Daytime or Evening. Programs must be completed by 9:30pm.
Frights & Bites – Tasty Tour
This museum experience includes ghost stories of Virginia Beach with a costumed guide. The program is followed by the opportunity to try ghost hunting using museum equipment.
Includes: Program, Activity, heavy hors d’eouvres and finger foods, soft drinks, and water.
Cost: $15 – $30 per person; minimums apply
Time: 2 – 3 hours
Available: Daytime or Evening. Programs must be completed by 9:30pm.