Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum

de Witt Cottage

An Ode to Wildfowl by the Waterfront

Description

This small museum is located in Virginia Beach's historic de Witt Cottage right on the ocean. The charming de Witt cottage is one of the oldest structures on the waterfront and was built by Virginia Beach's first mayor. Inside you'll find the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum, which is comprised of exhibits and displays all about the migratory wildfowl of the local area and the Virginia coastline. Here, bird and duck enthusiasts can enjoy art and carvings as well as a display of decoys. The museum is run by the Back Bay Wildfowl Guild who aims to preserve a piece of Virginia Beach history while offering the public a historic and artistic look at the local wildfowl.