Lion’s Mane Jellies – Cyanea capillata

The VLM displays a variety of jelly species: moon jellies, sea nettles and lion’s mane. Fortunately for us, we are surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Several species of jellies are native here and tend to follow salinity and temperature conditions that best suit them. because of the large seasonal fluctuations and the […]

In with the New, out with the Old

So here’s my first post of the year from the land of critters. It’s been a year of many ups and downs.  We’ve lost a few old friends and made some new critter friends.  Such is the cycle of the animals in our collection.  Each animal we have has made an impact on our lives […]

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Heads Up!

The Virginia Living Museum staff will begin setting up for an after hours event around 3PM on the main floor.

This should not interfere with your experience and we will not be closing early.

 

Wild Explorations

Heads Up! The Changing Exhibit Gallery, where our Wild Explorations exhibit lives, will close at 3PM today in preparation for an after hours event!