Press Releases
2020 Oyster Roast TO-GO
Newport News, VA (October 20, 2020) – The Virginia Living Museum celebrates the Oyster Roast To-Go, Saturday, November 14. The fundraiser features Oyster Roast classics: soup, chowder, dessert, commemorative event glasses and OYSTERS! In three easy steps the community can participate in this year’s Oyster Roast safely and with a new twist. ORDER now before November 11th. PICK UP your order
New Bobcat has a name
Newport News, Va. (October 3, 2020) – The Virginia Living Museum asked the community to help name a male juvenile bobcat, and the votes are in. From over 250 suggested names, Virginia Living Museum narrowed the voting down to three choices: Did SARGE win? The suggestion because his personality
VOTE to name New Bobcat
VOTE to name New Bobcat at Virginia Living Museum Newport News, Va. (September 14, 2020) – The Virginia Living Museum is asking the community to help name their new juvenile bobcat. The Museum began soliciting name suggestions from the public on September 8, 2020 through social media. Those suggestions will be
Fall Native Plant Sale onsite and online Sept. 2020
September 1, 2020 Plant Native with the Virginia Living Musem Onsite and Online sales this September! Newport News, VA (September 1, 2020) – The Virginia Living Museum popular Native Plant Sale offers 134 beautiful and unusual native perennials, vines, shrubs and trees. Celebrating 33 years of native plant sales, the Museum connects people to
Virginia Living Museum delivers Natural Education-Virtual Learning
Connect, learn and lift your spirits on VLM social media platforms while at home Newport News, Va. (March 19, 2020) –Education soars at the Virginia Living Museum with new Natural Education – virtual learning programs that keep Virginia residents of all ages engaged and informed! Join Virginia Living Museum educators and animal welfare and conservation
Bacchus Wine & Food Festival Returns for 15th Year – February 7
Virginia Living Museum’s Largest Fundraiser is official Virginia Green Event Newport News, VA (January 23, 2020) –The Virginia Living Museum Bacchus Wine & Food Festival, presented by Old Point National Bank, returns for the 15th year February 7, 2020. The event has been certified as an official Virginia Green event, evidence of the Museum’s commitment
Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies to Hatch at the VLM January 18
Museum kicks off year with TINY Dinosaurs and goes GIANT in Summer 2020 Newport News, VA (January 2, 2020) – For almost 30 years the Virginia Living Museum has been the dinosaur destination for dinosaur lovers everywhere, and 2020 promises to be the biggest year yet. The Museum will begin its
Virginia Living Museum Announces First Full-Time Veterinarian
Museum Stands Committed to Excellence in Native Animal Care and Conservation Newport News, VA (December 19, 2019) – The Virginia Living Museum is pleased to announce Dr. Kelsey Hayden as Lead Veterinarian. Dr. Hayden is a graduate of Sweet Briar College, where she received her B.S. in Biology and St. George’sUniversity
Virginia Living Museum 8th Annual Oyster Roast a Success
Nearly 8 Billion Gallons of Water Filtered by Annual Event Newport News, VA (November 27, 2019) – Over six hundred guests enjoyed all-you-can-eat local Virginia oysters, fried flounder, hushpuppies, steamed shrimp, assorted desserts, and much more at the Virginia Living Museum’s 8th Annual Oyster Roast on November 9, 2019. The event raised
Virginia Living Museum Receives Donation
Deep Creek Landing Marina (Pictured left to right front row)Ella Godfrey, Carter Abbitt and Grayson Godfrey (back row) Jessica Godfrey, Cole Godfrey(baby), Jason Godfrey, Randy Abbitt, Carol Abbitt, and Travis Abbitt. Annual James River Striped Bass Tournament benefits Conservation and Education The 19th Annual James River Striped Bass Tournament was held
Virginia Living Museum Swaps Membership with YMCA in December
Giving the gift of membership this holiday season Newport News, VA (November 15, 2019) – The Virginia Living Museum and the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA and the YMCA of South Hampton Roads are swapping members for the entire month of December. This is the first time the two organizations will be
Museum Mixer Series Continues at the Virginia Living Museum
Museum Mixer Series Continues at the Virginia Living Museum Boos & Brews featured in October 31st Happy Hour Event Newport News, VA (October 28, 2019) – The Virginia Living Museum wants guests to treat themselves to a night filled with drinks, food and Halloween fun! Boos & Brews is the second happy hour
