What You’ll See at the Virginia Living Museum
Virginia’s natural heritage comes alive at the Virginia Living Museum through living exhibits that encompass all the state’s geographic regions from the mountains to the ocean. Each exhibit tells a story. There is the predator-prey relationship between the chipmunk and the corn snake, the survival adaptations of the flounder and puffer fish, the endangered status of the once plentiful sturgeon and the geological changes that have created caves.
Happening Now!
Explore the ocean’s vast diversity and come to understand our connection to it. Learn
about watersheds and make rain cascade down mountains, collect in rivers, and then
flow to the ocean.
Pilot a full-size submersible in an immersive experience where you
encounter aquatic species and ecosystems along the way. See dolphins, sea turtles,
fish, horseshoe crabs, and coral reefs. Guide water safely through a hazardous maze.
Flip paddles and divert pollutants as they travel through stormwater drains. Discover
how river otters made a comeback.
Learn what you can do in your own watershed to
implement change and protect our oceans.
This summer, let your imagination run wild as you uncover the wonders of the natural world right in your own backyard! Explore interactive displays and immerse yourself in the fun of classic lawn games that showcase the diversity of flora and fauna. Challenge your friends and family to a game of giant Jenga, Cornhole, or Connect Four. As you play, you’ll learn valuable lessons in the interconnectedness of ecosystems and the importance of conservation. From buzzing bees to chirping crickets, you’ll marvel at the intricate web of life that surrounds us.
Indoor Exhibits
Explore the regions of Virginia and the animals and plants that live there through exhibits and interactive discovery centers
