The Virginia Living Muesum

Reptile And Amphibian Weekend is a museum-wide, weekend-long educational event to celebrate all things herpetology! Vendors from throughout the community participate in educating VLM guests about wildlife, conservation, research, responsible pet ownership and more. Come see live exotic reptiles and amphibians, watch a reptile themed puppet show, learn about reptiles and amphibians, and even get...

The Virginia Living Museum welcomes guests to learn about our careers in plant and animal care, museum collections, and community science. Guests will also get a chance to meet with other STEM professionals in our region. During the event, each professional will highlight their day to day job responsibility, the tools and background knowledge necessary...

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...

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.