Virginia Living Museum

Butterfly Haven is Now Open Through September!

Step into a prehistoric adventure at the Virginia Living Museum’s immersive “Dinosaur Quest” experience! Engage with interactive displays that challenge your knowledge and skills while revealing fascinating dinosaur facts.

Learn More About Dinosaur Quest

Turtle Census Sessions Are Coming Up!

Join us to assist with our annual Turtle Census project! Each summer, we live-capture turtles to monitor the species present in our local waterway and collect data on how their populations are changing over time. No prior training or experience is required – our team will take you through each step of this research project.

Learn More About Getting Involved

Adults from

$19.95

Children

$16.95

Military, Seniors, and AAA Members SAVE $1. Children 2 and under are free!

Starting at

$85

Explore more with a membership, a Family Membership pays for itself in just two visits!

We are supported by people like you, to encourage and build a better community. Your gift supports:

Award winning education programs
11 conservation programs
Exceptional animal care and welfare

Happening @ The VLM

Day	Time	Animal	Location
Daily	11:00am 12:30pm	Deer Otter	Outdoor Trail Outdoor Trail
Saturday	10:30am	Fish Enrichment	James River
Sunday	10:30am 12:00pm	Trout Turtles	Mountain Cove Cypress Swamp

Butterfly Haven - OPEN June 14, 2025 - September 26, 2025

WILD Animal ENCOUNTERS

The Virginia Living Museum cares for a wide variety of animals, but some aren’t commonly seen in the wild. Join our education team for an up-close ambassador encounter where you will learn about their adaptations, habitats, how we care for them, and their role in our ecosystem. Our expert educators are happy to answer your questions and share all about our amazing animals.

Behind the Scenes

Go behind the scenes and get a closer look at the Virginia Living Museum’s animals and exhibits! Tours can be customized for families, couples or small groups (not to exceed 9 people). These unique opportunities give you a chance to experience how our Animal Welfare Staff cares for the animals in an up-close and personal setting.

Play a Part

Play an integral part of the staff, and enrich the lives of our animals. Volunteers keep the museum thriving, functioning and continuously growing. They give their time and talents to ensure the success of this non-profit organization and support our mission to protect what’s precious.