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Musical Grand Finale ~ June 5th 6:30-8pm
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Congratulations Randy and Carol Abbitt ~ 2020 Golden Paw Recipients
Welcome to the Virginia Living Museum
Virginia’s Animal Attraction & Dino Destination
The Virginia Living Museum is a successful public-private partnership, since 1966, between the City of Newport News and the Virginia Living Museum, a 501 (c)(3) organization. Together we connect people to nature through educational experiences that promote conservation.
BUILT by the Community, BELOVED by the Community and SUSTAINED by the Community, the Museum depends on private donations to succeed. We appreciate your financial contribution to support engaging education, animal welfare and conservation experiences for you and your family. Please consider a gift to our Annual Fund or a planned gift to our Endowment for future sustainability.
What You’ll See
Animals in Action
The Virginia Living Museum is home to more than 250 species of animals found in Virginia including reptiles, mammals, birds and fish. We provide a sanctuary for orphaned, non-releasable or injured animals.
Happening Today
Diet of the Day – 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Awesome Animal Ambassadors – 10:00 am - 10:30 am
VLM LIVE Facebook – 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Nature at Noon – 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
VLM LIVE Facebook – 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
VLM Mysteries – 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Virginia Skies – 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Night Night Nature – 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Awesome Animal Ambassadors – 10:00 am - 10:30 am
VLM LIVE Facebook – 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Nature at Noon – 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
VLM LIVE Facebook – 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
VLM Mysteries – 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Virginia Skies – 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Night Night Nature – 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Happening Now on Social Media
VIRGINIA SKIES: Tonight the Moon begins a journey through the constellation Virgo. Just past First Quarter phase, this is an excellent time to check out the Moon through binoculars or a telescope. Look for it in the South around 9pm. #vaskies #valivingmuseum
NATURE AT NOON: This picture came from Laura Apelt Maney! These are goldfinches! The males have bright yellow over most of their body with a black section between their eyes and beak.
Find something interesting? Post in the comments to possibly be featured in a future #natureatnoon. #valivingmuseum #MuseumFromHome
Second morning this box turtle has been hanging out in the garden!
Tree ears after a rain. This fungus has an appropriate name!
American bullfrog
Just happened to be sitting outside when this male scarlet tanager flew over my head and landed in a tree. He was kind enough to pose for a few minutes on our fountain while I got my camera.
Hummingbird at our coral honeysuckle vine. (Upper left of picture)
We watched a monarch butterfly lay eggs on our backyard milkweed, and now we’re raising 32 of her children. Can’t wait for the butterfly hatch out!