October 9, 2020 Hi, my name is Parker and I’m almost 10 years old. I was invited to a Behind the Scenes Tour to meet the brand new bobcat, who is now known as Sarge. Getting to go behind the scenes was unlike anything I…
April 9, 2020 The Virginia Living Museum, like many other museums, restaurants, and public areas throughout the country, has closed its doors for the time being due to COVID-19. Naturally, we miss the constant activity provided by our guests and, especially, our volunteers. However, this…
You may notice several new flower beds from Huntington Park to Newport News Park. They are positioned between Warwick Blvd and the James River in both private and public green spaces. This change is part of a project of the community-based team of kids called…
Connect, learn and lift your spirits on VLM social media platforms while at home Newport News, Va. (March 19, 2020) –Education soars at the Virginia Living Museum with new Natural Education – virtual learning programs that keep Virginia residents of all ages engaged and informed! Join Virginia Living Museum educators…
Virginia Living Museum’s Largest Fundraiser is official Virginia Green Event Newport News, VA (January 23, 2020) –The Virginia Living Museum Bacchus Wine & Food Festival, presented by Old Point National Bank, returns for the 15th year February 7, 2020. The event has been certified as an official Virginia Green event,…
Museum kicks off year with TINY Dinosaurs and goes GIANT in Summer 2020 Newport News, VA (January 2, 2020) – For almost 30 years the Virginia Living Museum has been the dinosaur destination for dinosaur lovers everywhere, and 2020 promises to be the biggest year yet….
Museum Stands Committed to Excellence in Native Animal Care and Conservation Newport News, VA (December 19, 2019) – The Virginia Living Museum is pleased to announce Dr. Kelsey Hayden as Lead Veterinarian. Dr. Hayden is a graduate of Sweet Briar College, where she received her B.S….
Nearly 8 Billion Gallons of Water Filtered by Annual Event Newport News, VA (November 27, 2019) – Over six hundred guests enjoyed all-you-can-eat local Virginia oysters, fried flounder, hushpuppies, steamed shrimp, assorted desserts, and much more at the Virginia Living Museum’s 8th Annual Oyster Roast on November…
Deep Creek Landing Marina (Pictured left to right front row)Ella Godfrey, Carter Abbitt and Grayson Godfrey (back row) Jessica Godfrey, Cole Godfrey(baby), Jason Godfrey, Randy Abbitt, Carol Abbitt, and Travis Abbitt. Annual James River Striped Bass Tournament benefits Conservation and Education The 19th Annual James River…
Giving the gift of membership this holiday season Newport News, VA (November 15, 2019) – The Virginia Living Museum and the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA and the YMCA of South Hampton Roads are swapping members for the entire month of December. This is the first time…