Virtual Programs at the Virginia Living Museum
All programs will be via Zoom Webinar. If another platform is preferred it must be disclosed at time of booking and is the responsibility of the booking party. A test call is required for all virtual programs.
Price: $150
Length of Session: All classes are 30 minutes long with a Q+A session at the end of the program.
To register complete our online request form. For more information, call our Reservations Coordinator at 757-595-9135 Monday-Friday, 9am – 4:30pm.
Special thanks to Bayport for sponsoring our virtual education efforts.
Virtual Classroom Programs
Reptile Lifestyle
Grades: Elementary and Middle School
Description: Learn about different kinds of reptiles and their lifestyles. Where do they live, what do they eat, how do they survive, and more! Have the opportunity to meet some amazing reptiles as well!
Animals of Lore and Legend
Grades: Elementary and Middle School
Description: Gather around and listen to the lore behind some of your favorite animals.
Meet animals of the legends and learn why these animals are spectacular, not spooky!
Wild in the Water
Grades: Elementary and Middle School
Description: Celebrate animals that live in the water by learning about how different water animals
and their adaptations. We are sure to meet some awesome animal friends along the way!
Animal Tale of Tails
Grades: Elementary School
Description: Do all animals have tails? What do they use them for? Let’s look at some of our live animals and put on animal tails to find the answers.
Lost Dinosaur
Grades: Elementary School
Description: Help a baby dinosaur find its way back to its nest. We will meet live animals and discover dinosaur artifacts along the way!
Backyard Conservation
Grade: All Grades
Description: Why are animals in our own backyard so important? Observe our various animal ambassadors here at the Virginia Living Museum, discuss why they are with us, and ways we can help protect their wild
counterparts.
Virtual Planetarium Programs
Virginia Skies
Grade: K-12
SOLs: Vary by topics covered/grade level
Description: Explore the evening sky as it will appear around the time of your program. Constellations, visible planets and deep sky objects will be highlighted by your astronomer during your tour. Additional topics may be covered by request.
I Need My Space
Grades: Elementary School
Description: Explore space from the comfort of an armchair! Venture into the planetarium for a live, guided tour through the solar system and discover the amazing properties of the planets. We’ll then return to Earth and show you how to find these incredible objects (and others!) in your night sky.
Virtual Guided Tours
A Voice for Animals
Grade: All Grades
Description: The Virginia Living Museum is home to many wonderful animals. Each one has a story to tell and lessons to teach about how we can be environmental stewards to protect our local wildlife and ecosystems.
Virtual Birthday Parties
Virtual Birthday Party
Description: Bring the Virginia Living Museum to your celebration with a virtual birthday party!
Enjoy a 20 minute live animal presentation by one of our professional educators with time for Q&A.
Also available for other celebrations like anniversaries, retirements, or just because!
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