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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
Night of the Living Museum Walk – 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Happening Now on Social Media
Have a safe and bewitching Halloween from all the Living (and non Living) critters at the Virginia Living Museum!
VLM MYSTERY: For Halloween, how about a monster mystery? What do you think this mystery object is? Take a guess and don't spook- the answer tomorrow at 8am! #vlmmystery #valivingmuseum #MuseumFromHome
Gila monster
Leopard Gecko
Gila monster