Labs Grades 6-12

These in-depth inquiry-based sessions have students actively conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing results. 

Length of Session: 1.5 hours

Number of Students: 30 maximum

Fee: $16.00 per student (includes self guided visit of exhibits)

Classroom teachers and school staff are free. One chaperone is recommended for every 10 students and is admitted free. Additional chaperones are $18 each.

*Minimum requirement to book programs: 15 students September – February and 30 students March – June

Funded in part by VuBAY FOUNDATION.


Middle School Labs (Grades 6-8)

 

Chesapeake Bay Ecology

Science SOLs: 6.1, 6.8, LS.1, LS.5, LS.6, LS.8, LS.9, PS.1 

Challenge your students in our station-based lab to improve data collection skills, critical thinking, and understanding real-world issues as they impact our Bay. This program provides a well-rounded view on the ecology of the Bay while inspiring a sense of stewardship to protect our environment.

 

Heads Up! The Virginia Living Museum planetarium is CLOSED today for maintenance, but will reopen tomorrow. 

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!