Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum

History museum · Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum

History museum · Virginia Beach

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2401 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum by null
Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum by null
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Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum by null
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Coastal rescue & shipwreck museum with VA history, gift shop  

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2401 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Get directions

vbsurfrescuemuseum.org
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2401 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Get directions

+1 757 422 1587
vbsurfrescuemuseum.org
@vbsrm
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Features

restroom
crowd family friendly
wheelchair accessible parking lot

Last updated

Aug 19, 2025

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Set inside the 1903 Life-Saving Station on the Boardwalk, this independent museum preserves surfmen and Coast Guard history. Open with exhibits and programs, and often cited by travel editors covering VB’s heritage.

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Teddy's K9 Adventures

Google
An awesome free museum with an array of Virginia and Coast Guard history of the area. The staff was nice and gave great additional information as well. I loved the ghost stories. They are pet friendly and had a bowl of water out front for my guy to get a drink on the hot day. The rocking chairs were also a great addition to take a break while talking to the staff.

Kristin Kosmides

Google
An awesome little museum that is free! I learned a ton about lifeguards, the origins of it, as well as lots of stuff about the ocean. I love the chart showing all the ships that have gone down and the exhibit on surfing.

Lady Jefferson

Google
I love this place..so much information from the early days of Virginia Beach up thru current times..I remember taking my grandkids there one time for a children's program on pirates..also a nice gift shop thete.

Heather Rayl

Google
Such a nice hidden gem right along the boardwalk. Past it quite a few time before we finally visited, but so happy we finally stopped. We walked around without a tour guide, but you can also get a guided tour. Price was very reasonable about $5-$10.

Pinaki Bose

Google
It's a cute free museum. Great to take a break from the boardwalk to learn a little bit about Virginia Beach's history.

Albert Polzinski

Google
Having the privilege to visit this museum during off season I had the honor to receive a tour from Ms. Dana Sizemore Executive Director. Dana brings a small town museum of a time past generation to whimsical life as she captures the time frame of the erra wonderfully. Believe me, its definitely worth a stop and will be remembered long after another enjoyable day at Virginia Beach.

Andy Wood

Google
Wonderful collection of artifacts and exhibits from Virginia Beach’s extensive maritime history. A must-see for anyone who appreciates maritime and rescue history.

Jean Granger

Google
This was a lovely location for a great event for Cat Porterfield. The staff was kind and helpful during and after the event.
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Emily D.

Yelp
Is this museum going to blow your socks off? No, but the entrance fee is a dollar and you'll learn a little bit about the history of VB as well the area hotels and fashion throughout the decades. I spent about 20 minutes here alone, but if I had kids with me, I could have spent longer since they had photo opportunities and coloring stations. For $1, you just can't wrong!
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Alaska Y.

Yelp
I paid for a tour last night and a woman came out and started yelling at us. There was no reason to handle the situation that way. Likely just an unhappy person. The tour had made me want to visit, but after that encounter I don't. Our guide was chill, kind, and professional with a solution oriented attitude. Where as this woman from the station was mean and bitter. Clearly, you know who I like better. Knowing our government, I'm sure this lady is higher up the chain which is horrible to know for this place. I won't be spending money here.