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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
Kaluoka’hina: The Enchanted Reef – 9:45 am - 10:15 am
Fish Feeding – 11:00 am - 11:15 am
Otter Enrichment – 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Aviary Feeding – 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm
Chesapeake Bay Tank Feeding – 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Virginia Skies – 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
All About Otters Tour – 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Scuba Program – 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Happening Now on Social Media
Aquarist Britt Sorensen, lives the mission of the Virginia Living Museum by connecting guests to species that are rarely recognized!
"Fish are sometimes overlooked when there are birds or mammals in nearby exhibits. I use our public feedings as a chance to highlight the amazing fishes found right in our backyard ponds, local streams and beloved beaches. For example, longnose gar and bowfin are two very different swamp-dwelling fishes that share an incredible ability: they can breathe air! With just a few interesting facts and a smiling face, I do my best to turn "icky swamp creatures" into beautiful marvels of nature that deserve protection."
Help us live our mission and donate to the Annual Fund so we can continue to have amazing educators like Britt.
Our hope for tomorrow begins with your gift today. #livingourmission
Aquarist Britt Sorensen, lives the mission of the Virginia Living Museum by connecting guests to species that are rarely recognized!
"Fish are sometimes overlooked when there are birds or mammals in nearby exhibits. I use our public feedings as a chance to highlight the amazing fishes found right in our backyard ponds, local streams and beloved beaches. For example, longnose gar and bowfin are two very different swamp-dwelling fishes that share an incredible ability: they can breathe air! With just a few interesting facts and a smiling face, I do my best to turn "icky swamp creatures" into beautiful marvels of nature that deserve protection."
Help us live our mission and donate to the Annual Fund so we can continue to have amazing educators like Britt.
Our hope for tomorrow begins with your gift today. #livingourmission