Museum Events

Eureka! Teen Science Cafe Events: Spaceport Sustainability

Eureka! Teen Science Cafe Events: Spaceport Sustainability

June 27, 2026    
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
For teens who are curious about space, science, and making a real-world impact... Join us at the Virginia Living Museum, June 27th at 2:30 PM, [...]
T.rex Trek

T.rex Trek

July 4, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:15 pm
You may hear it before you see it… The distant rumble. The excited whispers. And then, emerging from the trees, our larger-than-life T. rex. On [...]
July 4 Evening Laser Shows

July 4 Evening Laser Shows

July 4, 2026    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an unforgettable full-dome laser experience at the Virginia Living Museum. FREEDOM is a breathtaking patriotic laser show featuring dazzling visuals, [...]
Shark Day

Shark Day

July 11, 2026    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dive into a day all about sharks at the Virginia Living Museum. Sharks play an important role in keeping our oceans healthy, and Shark Day [...]
July Star Gazing and Laser Nights

July Star Gazing and Laser Nights

July 11, 2026    
5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Event opens at 5:30 pm • Telescopes after sunset • Event ends by 11:00 pm When the sun goes down, the night sky lights up [...]
Turtle Census

Turtle Census

July 18, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Join the team for the annual Turtle Census project! Each summer, participants help live-capture turtles to monitor the species in local waterways and collect data [...]
T.rex Trek

T.rex Trek

July 18, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:15 pm
You may hear it before you see it… The distant rumble. The excited whispers. And then, emerging from the trees, our larger-than-life T. rex. On [...]
Turtle Census

Turtle Census

July 25, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Join the team for the annual Turtle Census project! Each summer, participants help live-capture turtles to monitor the species in local waterways and collect data [...]
Pajama Jam: Under the Sea

Pajama Jam: Under the Sea

July 31, 2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Slip into your coziest pajamas and dive into a night of ocean-inspired fun at the Virginia Living Museum! Pajama Jam: Under the Sea is a [...]
August Star Gazing and Laser Nights

August Star Gazing and Laser Nights

August 8, 2026    
5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Event opens at 5:30 pm • Telescopes after sunset • Event ends by 11:00 pm Celebrate Meteor Day at the Virginia Living Museum with a [...]
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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!