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Bobcats

The sculpture of bobcats chasing a hare was created by William H. and David H. Turner. It can be found at the front of the Museum, located in the left shrubbery. It was donated by Museum founder Harry Wason to celebrate the opening of the…

The Winner

“The Winner” at the Museum entrance was given in honor of the children and families who love and enjoy the Virginia Living Museum. It was a gift in July 2010 from long-time supporters Harry and Judy Wason and the sculptor Glenna Goodacre. The sculpture is…

Golden Paw

Each year the Virginia Living Museum gives its highest honor, the Golden Paw Award, to an individual or company that has provided outstanding service to the museum. This Golden Paw was presented to the museum’s volunteers in September 2010. At that time the museum had…

Eagle Sculpture

The Bald Eagle sculpture, by William H. Turner, is located on the Museum’s outdoor trail across from the Bald Eagle habitat. It is dedicated to Robert and Jane Suleski. William H. Turner and David H. Turner, father and son, share a talent of capturing the…

Black Bear Family

The Black Bear Family is an 8-foot-tall sculpture created by David H. Turner of Turner Sculpture on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. It is located in the Museum’s Conservation Garden. It was gifted in September 2015 by Harry and Judy Wason in honor of the…

Building Wild with Nature

Coming to outdoor spaces this fall… Join us for Building Wild with Nature! September 28 – December 6 Kids and adults alike love to build. Explore different building stations from September 28 – December 6. Your imagination will soar as you use blocks, branches, bricks,…

Dinosaur Discovery Trail

For more than 25 years, dinosaurs have been a popular summer exhibit at the Virginia Living Museum. In 2016, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the museum opened a permanent outdoor Dinosaur Discovery Trail. This permanent exhibit showcases 16 of the majestic animals that…

Red Fox

We have all heard the expression “sly as a fox,” “fox in the hen house” and “crazy like a fox.” These phrases apply to a handsome member of the dog family that is found throughout Virginia. In fact there are two members of this canine…

Diving Ducks

Diving Ducks Diving ducks earn their name from their hunting behavior. Depending on the species, these ducks can dive up to ten or more feet below the water in search of food. And they can hold their breath for a minute or longer. These ducks…

Egret

Egrets Egrets and herons both belong to the ardeidae family and share many of the same characteristics. Like herons, egrets are wading birds and colonize with a mixture of wading birds. Like herons, egrets live within trees or shrubs near marshes, ponds or any body…