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
Happening Now on Social Media
🎉 Join us for the ultimate animal housewarming during Give Local 757! 🎉
Today, your donations support the new Wild Care Center, opening later this year! This center will provide exceptional care to native wildlife, emphasizing their wellbeing and conservation.
Here's how your donation can make a difference:
💰 $100 supports tailored nutrition plans for the Museum's 150+ native species
💰 $250 supports the construction & maintenance of habitats for ambassador animals
💰 $500 helps provide essential medical supplies for the veterinary clinic
💰 $1,000 provides critical funding for education, outreach, and conservation efforts
As we gear up to open our new Wild Care Center at the Virginia Living Museum, you can help ensure top-notch veterinary care, nutrition, and enriching experiences for our animal residents.
But our work doesn't stop there! The Wild Housewarming fundraiser kicks off with Give Local 757 today and continues through May 17.
Ready to make a difference for our furry, feathered, and scaly friends? Click the link below to donate.
Donate here: www.givelocal757.org/organizations/virginia-living-museum-a1fc86e3-5431-4c4d-8383-2e05c932ece5
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🌍🌟 Happy Earth Day from the Virginia Living Museum! 🌟🌍
Today, as we celebrate our beautiful planet and reflect on the importance of environmental conservation, let's remember the crucial role each of us plays in preserving and protecting our natural world.
At the Virginia Living Museum, every day is Earth Day. 🌟 Through our dedication to education, conservation, and stewardship, we're on a mission to ignite a deeper love for nature and empower you to take action for a brighter, more sustainable future.
From our native wildlife exhibits and native plant gardens to our education programs and conservation projects, we're all about connecting people with nature. 🦋🌳 Through immersive experiences, we're here to cultivate a sense of responsibility for safeguarding our planet's incredible biodiversity.
This Earth Day, let's take action together and pledge to make a tangible difference. 🌿 Whether it's reducing our carbon footprint, advocating for environmental policies, or supporting local conservation efforts, every step counts towards a brighter tomorrow.
And as we look ahead to tomorrow, consider joining us in supporting #GiveLocal757, where you can contribute to the vital work we do here at the Virginia Living Museum. 🌎💙 Your generosity fuels our efforts to educate, inspire, and conserve for generations to come.
Link to donate: ow.ly/S15A50RlwbJ
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