February 3-4, 10-11, 17-19, and 24-25; 1 to 2 p.m. Every Saturday and Sunday in February, a STEM science activity will be held for guests of the Virginia Living Museum. Additionally, through the month, the museum will spotlight a different Black scientist, such as Dr. Andre Douglas, a Chesapeake native who was selected to join...
February 3-4, 10-11, 17-19, and 24-25; 1 to 2 p.m. Every Saturday and Sunday in February, a STEM science activity will be held for guests of the Virginia Living Museum. Additionally, through the month, the museum will spotlight a different Black scientist, such as Dr. Andre Douglas, a Chesapeake native who was selected to join...
February 3-4, 10-11, 17-19, and 24-25; 1 to 2 p.m. Every Saturday and Sunday in February, a STEM science activity will be held for guests of the Virginia Living Museum. Additionally, through the month, the museum will spotlight a different Black scientist, such as Dr. Andre Douglas, a Chesapeake native who was selected to join...
February 3-4, 10-11, 17-19, and 24-25; 1 to 2 p.m. Every Saturday and Sunday in February, a STEM science activity will be held for guests of the Virginia Living Museum. Additionally, through the month, the museum will spotlight a different Black scientist, such as Dr. Andre Douglas, a Chesapeake native who was selected to join...
February 3-4, 10-11, 17-19, and 24-25; 1 to 2 p.m. Every Saturday and Sunday in February, a STEM science activity will be held for guests of the Virginia Living Museum. Additionally, through the month, the museum will spotlight a different Black scientist, such as Dr. Andre Douglas, a Chesapeake native who was selected to join...
Explore the forest canopy—indoors! At the Museum's newest hands-on exhibition, visitors roam from tree to tree as they discover the many habitats that trees provide for animals large and small. Climb through large treehouses, become an animal tracker, get face-to-face with wildlife of all sizes, move your feet on the forest-sound dance floor, and more!...
Start the New Year off with a bang! at this kid-friendly event that’s packed with fun activities and explosive science demonstrations. Dress in your best party clothes and celebrate the New Year in style. Let your creativity shine and make a festive party craft, get your dancing shoes on and groove to the music with...
On Veterans Day, the Virginia Living Museum is offering discounted $11 admission to all active-duty Military, Reservists, Retirees, Veterans, and National Guardsmen. To qualify for this special rate, guests will need to show proof of service at the Museum admission desk. Discounted admission is good for veterans and service members only; discount does not extend...
Kick off Halloween weekend with a Spooky Soirée at this adults-only (21+) museum mixer. Guests are encouraged to show off their “wildest” costumes and stalk the museum after hours! Compete with your friends and family at lawn games and Halloween and cryptid trivia, or break it down Monster Mash-style on the dance floor with DJ...
Explore the Virginia Living Museum’s non-living collections and uncover Virginia’s natural history! Prepare and identify all types of fossils found in Virginia! Search through materials to find marine animals that existed here millions of years ago. Keep an eye out for Virginia’s very own state fossil, Chesapecten jeffersonius! Fossils play an important role in understanding...
Choose from an incredible array of native Virginia plants suitable for a variety of garden sites and styles, from wet ponds to dry rock gardens. Many of these plants are excellent for attracting butterflies, hummingbirds and other wildlife to your yard. Native plants are good choices for area gardeners because such plants tolerate the area’s...
Choose from an incredible array of native Virginia plants suitable for a variety of garden sites and styles, from wet ponds to dry rock gardens. Many of these plants are excellent for attracting butterflies, hummingbirds and other wildlife to your yard. Native plants are good choices for area gardeners because such plants tolerate the area’s...