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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

- Plants

- Geology

- Planetarium

Conservation

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.

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Happening Today

Aviary Feeding – 3:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Jurassic Giants – 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Canoeing for Beginners – 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Deer Feeding – 10:00 am - 10:15 am
Otter Feeding – 1:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Canoes & Conservation – 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Aviary Feeding – 3:30 pm - 3:45 pm

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The Virginia Living Museum

Our dinosaurs are ready to have some fun during Museum Mixer: Dino Wine Down on August 19th....are you? Get your tickets for Dino Wine Down for only $12 (price increases to $15 on August 19th)! Get your tickets here: thevlm.org/education/adultsfamilies/adults/ ... See MoreSee Less

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