Join us for a day of vibrant activities dedicated to creating clean habitats where all life can thrive! Discover the magic of butterflies and engage in crucial environmental efforts as we celebrate both the beauty of nature and our commitment to reducing our impact on the environment. 🦋 Butterfly Celebration Butterfly Releases: Witness the enchanting...
Help us celebrate National Fossil Day (observed October 16, 2024) by exploring our fossil collection and searching for your own fossils to take home! Events of the Day: Ongoing Collections tours – Explore all the amazing artifacts the Museum has to explore Virginia’s natural resources. Fossil Preparation 101 – Select a fossil to prepare and...
Family-friendly Halloween fun awaits! Come dressed in your Halloween best and explore the Museum after dark. Discover fun and games (and treats!) throughout the Museum’s galleries and Conservation Lawn. Enjoy a spooky dance party and spectacular animal encounters Take in the Fright Lights Laser Show in the Planetarium (all access pass required). Explore the outdoor...
Family-friendly Halloween fun awaits! Come dressed in your Halloween best and explore the Museum after dark. Discover fun and games (and treats!) throughout the Museum’s galleries and Conservation Lawn. Enjoy a spooky dance party and spectacular animal encounters Take in the Fright Lights Laser Show in the Planetarium (all access pass required). Explore the outdoor...