Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

National Kids to Parks Day

Location of Southwest Virginia Museum in Virginia

Where

Southwest Virginia Museum, 10 West First St. N., Big Stone Gap, VA 24219.
Museum Front Lawn

When

May 21, 2022. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Who doesn't love a mini-fair? To celebrate Kids to Parks Day, the park is offering a mini-fair featuring public service organizations. Join local firefighters, police officers, and park rangers for an afternoon of games and fun on the museum lawn. For more information, please call the park at 276-523-1322.

The park will comply with the state Covid 19 regulations in place at the time the program is offered.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-523-1322
Email Address: SWVAMuseum@dcr.virginia.gov