Scouts

Museum Visit

Schedule a museum visit to explore over 250 live animal and plant species, native to Virginia, in their natural settings. Your scouts can experience hands-on learning in our discovery centers and interactive galleries. 

A minimum of 10 paid guests is required to receive the group rates that follow.

Pricing

  • Adult (13+ years): $19.00
  • Child (3-12 years): $14.00
  • Child (2 years & under): Free

 

Interested in adding onto your museum visit?

Ambassador Animal Encounter
Learn more about the wildlife around us, their roles in the ecosystem, and what we can do to protect species.
30 minutes
Up to 30 participants
$135
 
Guided Tour
Join one of our educators as they dive into the stories of our outdoor trail animals. Learn about their names, diets, and how these species impact their environments.
45 minutes
Up to 30 participants
$175
 

Call 757-534-7410 for information or to register or complete our on-line request form.

Funded in part by Wason Realty.

Girl Scouts Explorer Patch

STEP 1: Download in-museum and at home requirements now.

> Download Explorer Patch Requirements

STEP 2: Complete the requirements during your visit to earn the Explore the Virginia Living Museum patch.

STEP 3: Purchase your patch at the Wild Things Museum Store for only $3.99 ($4.23 with tax).

Heads Up!

The Virginia Living Museum will open at 11AM to the public today to allow staff to get operations up and running after extensive power loss last night.

This will NOT interfere with regular summer camp operations, camp will begin at 9AM. 

Thank you for your patience!

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!