Oct. 7, 2016 For more than 25 years, dinosaurs have been a popular summer exhibit at the Virginia Living Museum. On Oct. 15, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the museum will open a permanent outdoor Dinosaur Discovery Trail. This permanent exhibit will showcase…
September 28, 2016 Rebecca Kleinhample has been named interim executive director of the Virginia Living Museum by the museum’s Board of Trustees. Kleinhample, who has been the museum’s development director since July 2014, will assume the interim role on Dec. 1 following the departure of…
Since its inception, the Virginia Living Museum has had more volunteers than staff members. Today, there are nearly five volunteers to every one staff member, and these dedicated individuals support every aspect of the Museum. “Volunteers make the Museum go,” said Shandran Thornburgh, the Museum’s…
September 15, 2016 After struggling through the heat and drought of summer, fall offers the perfect conditions for planting. Cooler temperatures and increased rainfall are beneficial for your new plantings and more pleasant for gardening. So now is the perfect time to start thinking about…
September 6, 2016 Virginia Living Museum Executive Director Page Hayhurst announced her resignation Tuesday, Sept. 6. She will leave the museum at the end of the year to become president and CEO of Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet, S.C. She will remain through the end of…
August 15, 2016 Science is hands-on. This simple but powerful belief is what has driven the Virginia Living Museum’s education program for nearly 30 years. Established in 1987 by Museum Director Bob Sullivan and Education Director Pete Money, the education program continues today to connect…
When George Mathews first met Moe, now one of the Virginia Living Museum’s otters, Moe only swam in a baby pool and rode around in a wagon. Rescued as a pup after his mother was killed by a boat propeller, Moe spent some time with…
Bank of America has given the Virginia Living Museum a $10,000 grant to support the museum’s efforts as a vital community anchor providing formal and informal science education about our natural resources. “The VLM applauds Bank of America for being named the Most Innovative Investment…
The Virginia Living Museum entered its third decade with a new name, new museum layout and a new purpose as the first living museum east of the Mississippi. After a $3.2 million building campaign and 10 months of renovation, the museum reopened its doors on…
Alonzo R. Bell, Jr. was elected president of the Virginia Living Museum Board of Trustees for 2016-17 at the annual meeting June 8. Bell is principal broker with Randolph Real Estate Services, Inc., Newport News. Bradford N. Patten, president, Alcove Corp., Williamsburg, was elected president-elect….