Island Farm is a living history museum that tells the story of families who lived on Roanoke Island in the 1850s.
Visitors can explore the Farm’s ten acres and immerse themselves in the history of the Outer Banks. Island Farm invites the visitor to engage in history, by exploring the sites historic buildings, learning about hearth cooking, agriculture, interacting with the sites heritage breed livestock, and watching historic trades demonstrations.
There are new activities happening at Island Farm every single day. Check out our Events Calendar to see what’s happening!
You’ll find unique programs and live demonstrations including blacksmithing, traditional agriculture, food preservation, hearth cooking, weaving, woodworking, various livestock interactions, and so much more! This is hands-on history! Check out our Island Farm events page for more information.
Programs and activities vary daily, are weather dependent and subject to change.
It costs $11 to visit Island Farm for ages 4 and up. Children ages 3 and under can enter for free. Tickets are available for purchase at the Farm. Online sales are not available at this time.
You can also purchase a season pass for both of our locations here!
Opening day for Island Farm for the 2026 Season is Tuesday, March 24th. See our planning your visit page for more information.
Island Farm is taken care of by Outer Banks Conservationists, a group of conservators working to share and preserve Outer Banks history.
Service Animals are allowed on site while under supervision. Service animals must be marked, including an appropriate vest or harness, service animal patches, or the ID card visibly displayed – clipped to the harness or leash.
Pets are allowed in the Parking Area and adjacent the Visitor Center, but are not permitted on the Farm. For the safety of our livestock and staff, we thank you for being mindful of this policy!
