Tickets & Pricing

Welcome to the Virginia Living Museum, where we connect people to nature through educational experiences that promote conservation!

Get ready for an unforgettable journey through nature, science, and history at the Virginia Living Museum! Whether you’re exploring our immersive exhibits, learning about animals up close, or diving into hands-on activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Purchase your tickets online in advance or in person and get ready to discover the wonders of our museum.

New! Flexible Admission Times
As of January 2, 2025, your ticket allows entry at any time during operating hours, giving you the flexibility to explore the museum at your own pace. No more timed tickets—just a day of discovery on your schedule.

You are welcome to enjoy the Museum until we close at 5:00 p.m. Boardwalk closes at 4:30 p.m.

Events Calendar

Ticket prices

Members
FREE with valid membership

Adults (ages 13 and above)
$19.95 – $23.95

Children (ages 12 and below)
$16.95 (ages 2 & under free)

Add a Planetarium Show

Schedule:

Saturday and Sunday at 12:30pm and 1:30pm

Members
FREE with membership

Non-Members
$6 additional per guest (ages 2 & under free)

Behind the Scenes Tours

Go behind the scenes and get a closer look at the Virginia Living Museum’s animals and exhibits!

Please note: Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied at all times by an adult guardian 18 or older.

Admission Discounts

Military: The VLM offers active military personnel and veterans $1.00 off admission with valid ID.

Senior: The VLM offers seniors 65 and older $1.00 off admission. Must present a photo ID at the front admissions desk to receive discount.

AAA: The VLM offers $1.00 off admission to AAA members. Must present a current AAA membership card at the front admissions desk to receive discount.

Enhance Your Experience with a Behind the Scenes Encounter!

Home Consultations

Book a home visit for tips on how you can manage your own plants! Transform your outdoor space with expert advice tailored to the unique conditions of the Hampton Roads area. Whether you’re dealing with full sun, deep shade, or tricky soil, we’re here to guide you through choosing the perfect plants for your garden’s specific needs.

Public Ambassador Animal Encounters

The Virginia Living Museum cares for a wide variety of animals, but some aren’t commonly seen in the wild. Join our education team for an up-close ambassador encounter with one of our skunks or opossum where you will learn about their adaptations, habitats, how we care for them, and their role in our ecosystem. Our expert educators are happy to answer your questions and share all about our amazing animals.

Horticulture Tours

Go behind the scenes with our Horticulture department to learn how they take care of our museum!

Private Ambassador Animal Encounters

The Virginia Living Museum cares for a wide variety of animals, but some aren’t commonly seen in the wild. Join our education team for an up-close ambassador encounter where you will learn about their adaptations, habitats, how we care for them, and their role in our ecosystem. Our expert educators are happy to answer your questions and share all about our amazing animals.

Animal Training & Enrichment

Discover the ways we use training and enrichment to care for our animals’ physical and mental wellbeing! Learn how our keepers teach our animals voluntary behaviors that enable them to take an active role in their own care. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Museum’s enrichment collection and make your own enrichment for an animal!

Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP or WIC benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 850 participating museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their EBT or WIC card. Recipients may receive up to 4 general admission tickets at the reduced rate* of $3.00. Click here to find other participating institutions.

*Reduced admission does not apply to special events and exhibits.

A special thanks to the sponsors of this program: the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation, the Annie Belle Reavis Tuccori Foundation, and the Bass Pro Shops / Cabela’s Outdoors Fund.

Who is eligible?

The offer is valid for individuals and families receiving food assistance benefits through SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) or WIC and includes up to four visitors per EBT card.

What do you need to bring?

Bring your SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) or WIC card and valid photo ID to the front admissions desk at the museum.

What is included?

Single day admission during normal operating hours.
Access to daytime special events and changing exhibits that are included with museum admission offered throughout the year. Reduced admission does not apply to separate ticketed programs and events.