May 6th, 2026

For The Littles: “Underwater”

Time: 9:15am-9:45am

Participants: Recommended ages 3-5

Description: Join our special time for the little homeschoolers as we read a story, do an activity, and meet an ambassador animal. This month, we will explore the ocean and the creatures that live there!

Price: $15 non-member child, $4 member child, $18 non-member adult, free member adult (but must have ticket). Museum admission is included in program cost. 


In the Bay

Time: 10:00am-10:45am (first session), 11:00am-11:45am (second session)

Participants: Recommended ages 6+

Description: Come join us as we explore the habitats of Virginia! This month, we will take a look at Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay. Learn how important the bay is for Virginia, what animals, plants, and abiotic factors make up the bay, and what we can do to protect its future! 

Price: $15 non-member child, $4 member child, $18 non-member adult, free member adult (but must have ticket). Museum admission is included in program cost. 


The World of Aquariums

Time: 10:30am-12:00pm

Participants: Must be 12 or older. Parents may attend, but in an observational capacity only.

Description: Ever wonder what it’s like to work at the Virginia Living Museum? Come explore the various careers that make everything we do possible. This month, we will explore the world of aquariums. Join us for a behind the scenes tour of our aquatic areas, learn about what it takes to care for our swimming friends, and test your skills at some water quality sampling. 

Price: $24 non-member child, $12 member child. One adult may accompany each student, but must have valid museum admission and are participating in an observational capacity only. Museum admission is included in program cost. 

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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!