NEWPORT NEWS (January 20, 2023) – Exercising the brain is an important component to human and animal lives, but what does this look like? The Virginia Living Museum is pleased to present Mazes and Brain Games. An interactive exhibit to demonstrate how senses can be…
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Museum founder, Harry Wason, cut the ribbon of a new Virginia Living Museum exhibit, the Conservation Command Center, on Thursday, December 2. The vibrant and engaging exhibit focuses on local and global environmental challenges and engages guests to get personally involved in…
The Virginia Living Museum receives a $25,000 grant from Sentara Healthcare to support STEM readiness in young students, teacher development, and college/workforce ready citizens. The Museum believes that human diversity, as with biodiversity in nature, makes communities stronger and more resilient. With the challenges of…
Newport News, VA (September 14, 2022) The Native Plant Sale at the Virginia Living Museum is experiencing extraordinary interest, and the public is urged to take advantage of the Member Preview Sale on Thursday, September 15 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. “If you…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Newport News, VA (August 24, 2022) – The Virginia Living Museum is pleased to announce the addition of a full-time Lead Veterinarian to the Museum’s team. Dr. Katrina Frerichs is a graduate of Penn State University where she received her B.S. in…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Newport News, VA (August 1, 2022) On July 29th, hundreds of butterflies and caterpillars were released into the new Butterfly Haven exhibit, where they will have access to a multitude of native plants that encourage butterflies and other pollinators’ healthy life cycles….
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Newport News, VA (June 28, 2022) – The Virginia Living Museum is pleased to announce the success of the 2022 Otter Ball Conservation Gala and Community Challenge: The first in-person Otter Ball since 2019. Presented by TowneBank, this celebration of reunion for…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Newport News, VA (June 15, 2022) – The Virginia Living Museum is pleased to announce the June 18th arrival of its newest exhibit Amazing Pollinators. Become one of three pollinators-bees, bats, or butterflies-and try your hand at pollinating in this vibrant world…
“Begin with the end in mind.” – Stephen Covey FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Newport News, VA (May 13, 2022) – In March 2022, Andrea Svendsen, a longtime supporter of the Virginia Living Museum, retired from her role as Chief Operating Officer. Andrea was drawn to the…
Newport News, VA (April 8, 2022) – Come celebrate Earth Day Weekend on April 23 and 24, 2022 at the Virginia Living Museum! We all live on this wonderful planet we call Earth, and that means we can all do our part to learn about…
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