The Mystery of the Hart-Fiscella Mastodon

The right tusk of the Hart-Fiscella Mastodon.

The Virginia Living Museum is fortunate enough to have in its collections one of the most remarkable mastodon specimens yet discovered in Virginia: the Hart-Fiscella Mastodon. What is the story of this remarkable find? Why is it so incredible? What even is a mastodon? Read on and find out! Meet the Mastodon The American mastodon […]

Tips for a Plastic-Free July

plastic-free July

It’s Plastic-Free July, and the Virginia Living Museum is joining the global initiative to create a world without plastic waste. This month, we’re challenging ourselves—and encouraging our guests—to take small, sustainable steps toward reducing single-use plastics in everyday life. Share how you’re participating in Plastic-Free July with friends and family online, and encourage others to […]

Heads Up! The Virginia Living Museum planetarium is CLOSED today for maintenance, but will reopen tomorrow. 

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!