Touch Pool

Get up close and personal with some of the Chesapeake Bay’s coolest critters! From horseshoe crabs to hermit crabs, our Touch Pool is designed for hands-on learning and fun for all ages. With updated features and a fresh look, it’s the perfect time to come say hello to your favorite marine animals.

???? Gently touch and learn about the fascinating creatures that call our local waters home

???? Kid-friendly and staff-guided for a safe, educational experience

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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!