Camps

Adventure Awaits at Virginia Living Museum Camps and Public Camp-Ins!

Give your child an unforgettable experience filled with discovery, adventure, and hands-on learning at the Virginia Living Museum. Our Spring and Summer Camps immerse campers in the wonders of nature, wildlife, science, and conservation through engaging activities, up-close animal encounters, outdoor exploration, and creative projects led by experienced educators. With unique weekly themes and opportunities to learn through play and discovery, campers build confidence, curiosity, and a deeper connection to the natural world.

Looking for an experience the whole family can enjoy? Our Public Camp-Ins offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore the museum after dark. Guests can enjoy evening activities, animal encounters, special programming, and the rare chance to sleep among exhibits and habitats. Whether attending camp or spending the night at the museum, these memorable experiences inspire lifelong learning and create lasting family memories.

Spring and Summer Camps

Learning comes to life at the Virginia Living Museum! Guided by expert educators, children explore nature and space through interactive activities, up-close animal encounters, and immersive exhibit adventures that spark curiosity and fuel imagination.

Family Camp-Ins

Turn your museum visit into an overnight adventure!

Bring the whole family for an unforgettable after-hours experience at the Virginia Living Museum, where you can explore exhibits in a whole new way and roll out your sleeping bag beside your favorite animals and habitats. Wake up ready for more discovery with free museum admission the next day to keep the adventure going.

Scout Camp-Ins

Bring your troop for an exciting overnight experience that blends adventure, science, and achievement.

Scouts will explore the museum after dark, participate in interactive programs led by museum educators, and have opportunities to complete requirements toward select badges.

This unique experience encourages curiosity, leadership, and discovery while giving scouts the unforgettable opportunity to sleep among the museum’s exhibits. Troops also receive free admission the following day to continue their exploration.

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Heads Up!

The Virginia Living Museum staff will begin setting up for an after hours event around 3PM on the main floor.

This should not interfere with your experience and we will not be closing early.

 

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!