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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 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

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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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Plants in Action

The Virginia Living Museum has one of the largest displays of native plants in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Wild Exploration
September 1st    
All Day
This summer, let your imagination run wild as you uncover the wonders of the natural world right in your own backyard! Explore interactive displays and [...]
01 Sep
September 1st    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
Wild Exploration
September 2nd    
All Day
This summer, let your imagination run wild as you uncover the wonders of the natural world right in your own backyard! Explore interactive displays and [...]
02 Sep
September 2nd    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
03 Sep
September 3rd    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
04 Sep
September 4th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
05 Sep
September 5th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
06 Sep
September 6th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
07 Sep
September 7th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
08 Sep
September 8th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
09 Sep
September 9th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
10 Sep
September 10th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
11 Sep
September 11th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
12 Sep
September 12th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
13 Sep
September 13th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
14 Sep
September 14th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
14 Sep
September 14th    
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cost: Members $5, non-members $8 per show. Warning: Please be advised that laser shows contain bright, sometimes flashing lights and loud music. This experience is [...]
15 Sep
September 15th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
16 Sep
September 16th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
17 Sep
September 17th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
18 Sep
September 18th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
19 Sep
September 19th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
19 Sep
September 19th    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
New this year, we are happy to introduce a delicious “Sip & Shop” opportunity for our Members! On Sept 19th during Member Preview, tickets are [...]
20 Sep
September 20th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
21 Sep
September 21st    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
21 Sep
September 21st    
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Member preview: September 19 | 4pm-6pm Public Sale:  September 21-22, 28-29 | 9am-4:30pm It's Autumn again, so you know what that means - break out [...]
21 Sep
September 21st    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate Butterflies & Protect Our Planet!  Join us for a day of vibrant activities dedicated to creating clean habitats where all life can thrive! Discover [...]
22 Sep
September 22nd    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
22 Sep
September 22nd    
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Member preview: September 19 | 4pm-6pm Public Sale:  September 21-22, 28-29 | 9am-4:30pm It's Autumn again, so you know what that means - break out [...]
23 Sep
September 23rd    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
24 Sep
September 24th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
25 Sep
September 25th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
26 Sep
September 26th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
26 Sep
September 26th    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Teachers are invited for a special night out at the Virginia Living Museum. Bring a friend to explore our immersive native habitats, meet live animals, [...]
27 Sep
September 27th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
28 Sep
September 28th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
28 Sep
September 28th    
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Member preview: September 19 | 4pm-6pm Public Sale:  September 21-22, 28-29 | 9am-4:30pm It's Autumn again, so you know what that means - break out [...]
29 Sep
September 29th    
All Day
Butterfly Haven Guests will experience the beauty of the seasonal BUTTERFLY HAVEN, a 14' wide x 10' tall x 14' long butterfly enclosure located alongside [...]
29 Sep
September 29th    
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Member preview: September 19 | 4pm-6pm Public Sale:  September 21-22, 28-29 | 9am-4:30pm It's Autumn again, so you know what that means - break out [...]
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