Your Visit
View endangered red wolves. Get up close to a loggerhead turtle and jellyfish. See fish with no eyes and frogs that change colors. Touch live horseshoe crabs and fossilized dinosaur tracks. It’s all at the Virginia Living Museum, Newport News, where living exhibits depict Virginia’s natural heritage from the mountains to the sea. The Museum introduces visitors to more than 250 living species native to Virginia through exhibits, discovery centers and interactive hands-on exhibits.
The Virginia Living Museum is a private non-profit 501(c) 3 museum and education center whose mission is connecting people to nature through educational experiences that promote conservation.
Hours
Daily 9am to 5pm
Outdoor areas close at 4:30pm
Extended Summer Hours
Thursdays 9am – 8pm
June 1 – August 31, 2017
Closed
Thanksgiving, December 24, 25, January 1
General Admission Prices
Admission |
Adults (age13+) |
Children (ages 3-12) |
|---|---|---|
| Museum | $20.00 | $15.00 |
| Museum & Planetarium | $24.00 | $19.00 |
Virginia Living Museum Members
Admission |
Adults (age 13+) |
Children (ages 3-12) |
|---|---|---|
| Museum | FREE | FREE |
| Planetarium | FREE day-time shows | FREE day-time shows |
Specialty Tours
Year-round Tours |
Price with Membership |
Price without Membership |
|---|---|---|
| Behind the Scenes Tour, Every Animal Has a Story Tour, All About Otters Tour | $12/member | $14/Non-member Plus Museum Admission |
Spring & Summer Tours |
Price with Membership |
Price without Membership |
|---|---|---|
| Walk with the Keeper, Endangered Encounter, Turtle Talk & Tour, Be a Vet Walk & Talk Tour | $12/member | $14/Non-member Plus Museum Admission |
Please note that tickets purchased online are not refundable.
Location
Parking
FREE parking in our extensive parking lots adjacent to the museum. There is also ample parking for buses in our secondary parking lot (the first parking lot as you enter the museum grounds).
Military
As a thank you to active duty military, the Virginia Living Museum offers $15 off any level of general membership, discounts do not apply to guest add-ons.
Other Discounts
- Coupons for $1 off up to 4 Guests – See Newport News and Williamsburg Visitor Guides
- AAA Members receive $1 off Museum admission.
- Senior Citizens (Age 65 and older) receive $1 off Museum admission
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Community Education Program
The Virginia Living Museum Community Education Program allows complimentary admission to the VLM for a one-day educational visit. Requesting organizations must be classified as a non-profit charitable organization and be located within a 60 mile radius of the Museum. Program requests will be considered for either Group Visitation or Individual Passes based on guidelines as funding is available. See guidelines and request procedures.