Accessibility

The Virginia Living Museum strives to accommodate all visitors. For more information call 757-595-1900. 

Mobility

All of the Museum’s public areas and classrooms are accessible to mobility aid users. 

Wheelchairs, baby strollers and motorized scooters are available at no charge through the Admissions Desk on a first-come, first-served basis.

Restrooms

All restrooms are handicapped accessible.

A family restroom is available in the Health Service Room down the hall adjacent to the Wild Things Museum Store.

Vision

Museum specimens are available for a tactile experience in our Discovery Centers. 

Hearing

A video introduction to the museum in American Sign Language for our deaf guests can be viewed here. The video was developed by VLM volunteer Loren Hepp as a Girl Scout Gold Award project. Signing by VLM Volunteer Mayah Bell.

Service Animals

The Museum welcomes service dogs. They are the only animals allowed on Museum property.

Sensory Needs

The Virginia Living Museum has partnered with KultureCity to become a Certified Sensory InclusiveTM  location. Our objective is to provide an inclusive and seamless experience for all guests, including those with sensory needs. We strive to raise awareness of the needs and challenges faced by individuals with sensory processing disorders by supplying our team members with continuous training and by offering the resources and accommodations below to our guests. Guests may prepare for their visit by reviewing the social story available on the KultureCity app or at https://venue.kulturecity.org/venues/virginia-living-museum. 

Sensory Bags

Sensory bags containing a VIP badge, fidget toys, noise-reducing headphones, and a visual cue card, are available for checkout at our Front Admissions Desk. There is no cost, we just ask guests to leave an ID. Bags must be returned at the end of each visit and are sanitized before the next use.

Weighted Lap Pads

A weighted lap pad is also available upon request (at no cost by leaving an ID) at our Front Admissions Desk. This is first come, first served.