English
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
German
Hindi
Japanese
Korean
Russian
Spanish
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
Tiny Titans – 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fish Feeding – 11:00 am - 11:15 am
Vulture Enrichment – 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Chesapeake Bay Tank Feeding – 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Home Gardening Mini-Course Series – 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Master Gardener Series – 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Happening Now on Social Media
Valentine's Day may be over... but it's never too late for a date night 🥰. Do something nice for your special person and bring them to the VLM Thursday, Feb. 27 for our Museum Mixer: Starry Nights and Coffee Flights. Purchase your tickets at thevlm.org.
John Harris
A little snow isn't going to keep us closed! We are open today until 5pm. Come explore our winter wonderland ❄️