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...
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...
Teachers are invited for a special night out at the Virginia Living Museum. Bring a friend to explore our immersive native habitats, meet live animals, enjoy refreshments, and check out our night sky in the planetarium.
Choose from an incredible array of beautiful and unusual native plants for a variety of garden sites and styles, from wet ponds to dry rock gardens. Many of these are excellent plants for attracting butterflies, hummingbirds and other wildlife to your yard. The Virginia Living Museum’s horticulture staff holds this annual sale as a fund-raiser,...
Join us for a once-in-a-decade event and witness the solar eclipse at the Virginia Living Museum! From 2:00-4:30 pm, we’ll gather on the Conservation Lawn to witness the eclipse (80% at approximately 3:20 pm) and learn from Dr. Kelly Herbst how eclipses work. You can safely gaze at the sun with solar-viewing glasses available for...
Calling all nature enthusiasts, egg lovers, and curious minds! Join us as we explore the wonderful world of animals that lay eggs. Activities Include: 11:30 am: Bird vs. Reptile: Learn the fascinating differences between bird and reptile eggs. (1:00 pm) 1:00 pm: Discover how animals build intricate nests of their own with only items from...
Experience a close encounter of the reptile kind! A wide variety of native and exotic reptiles will be on display and in live animal programs. Enjoy seeing unusual reptiles displayed by guest exhibitors, as well as crafts, activities, and reptile-related planetarium shows throughout the weekend.
March 2, 2024, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Get ready for an exciting journey into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) at the Virginia Living Museum's inaugural STEM Career Day! Join us as we showcase diverse STEM career opportunities, focusing on plant and animal care, planetary science, community science, and more. Whether...
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 24, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Join us for a day of exploration, education, and engagement as we delve into the world of invasive plants and animals. Discover how they arrived, understand their impact on the environment, and learn about ways we can collectively reduce their threat to natural species and habitats.
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...