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 public non-profit 501(c)(3) organization (54-6055922). 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.
Plants in Action
The Virginia Living Museum has one of the largest displays of native plants in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Geology in Action
The Virginia Living Museum’s Underground Gallery is a journey back through Virginia’s ancient past, a past that has created a rich and colorful present.
Planetarium in Action
Travel the universe in the digital state-of-the-art Abbitt Planetarium Theater. The 71-seat planetarium theater, renovated and upgraded in 2008, offers a fully digital simulation of the sky.
Conservation in Action
The Virginia Living Museum is a certified Virginia Green attraction committed to minimizing its environmental impacts by preventing pollution wherever feasible in its operations.
Happening Today
Animal Feedings
Museum Public Events
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🌟 Exciting Week Ahead at the VLM! 🌟
📅 Saturday, 5/11: Get ready for an electrifying debut at the Abbitt Planetarium with "Laser Taylor Swift"! 🎶 Dive into a mesmerizing spectacle of hits like "Shake It Off" and "Wildest Dreams" alongside classics like "Our Song." Swifties, this one's for you! Tickets: $8 ($5 for members). Come early for our free monthly stargazing session! thevlm.org/events/planetarium-shows/evening/
📅 Sunday, 5/12: Celebrate Mother's Day with a wild twist at the VLM! 🌺 Treat Mom to a day filled with live animal shows, captivating science demos, and keeper talks highlighting the magic of motherhood across the animal kingdom and beyond. thevlm.org/visit/your-visit/
📅 Wednesday 5/8: Calling all homeschoolers! 📚 Join us for Homeschool Day, featuring reduced admission and tailored educational programs for different age groups. From "A Voice for the Animals" to the "Legends of the Night Sky: Orion" planetarium show, there's something for everyone to explore and learn. thevlm.org/education/homeschool/
📅 Don't forget our upcoming Family Safaris! Join the adventure, sign up now: thevlm.org/education/family-safaris/
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May the Fourth be with you! In celebration of Star Wars Day, we highlight amazing exoplanet Kepler 16b. This gas giant world has the distinction of being the first exoplanet discovered in orbit around a binary star system. With two suns in its sky, this planet might put you in mind of the home of Luke Skywalker, Tatooine. While it would not be possible to experience a dramatic double sunset on Kepler 16b, it would still be an incredible world to visit. Want to explore more about exoplanets? Visit NASA's Eyes on Exoplanets website at eyes.nasa.gov/apps/exo/ #maythe4thbewithyou #VASkies #valivingmuseum