Tickets
TIMED ADMISSION TICKETS
Welcome to the Virginia Living Museum, where we connect people to nature through educational experiences that promote conservation!
In order to provide the best guest experience, we now offer timed admission.
All guests and members (including ages 2 and under) are encouraged to secure a timed admission ticket in advance. Upon timed arrival, members and guests can enjoy the Museum and grounds at their own pace.
Members and guests who reserve a timed admission ticket in advance will be admitted at that time, non-ticketed members and guests will be accommodated as space is available in a timed admission slot. Daily admission remains free for members. Members reserving admission tickets must do so for all guests, those included on the membership and those not included (paid admissions.)
Ticket times reflect the arrival time only; members and guests may stay at the museum for as long as they like until closing.
Changes to timed admission tickets may be made in advance (based on availability) by emailing Ticketinfo@thevlm.org.
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:
Regular schedule: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30am and 12:30pm
Members – FREE with membership
Non-Members: $6 additional per guest, ages 2 & under free
Add a Planetarium Show to your VisitBehind The Scenes Tours
Go behind the scenes and get a closer look at the Virginia Living Museum’s animals and exhibits!
Click here for available tours to add to your visit
Museums for All
Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 850 participating museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their EBT 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.
Who is eligible?
The offer is valid for individuals and families receiving food assistance benefits through SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) and includes up to four visitors per EBT card.
What do you need to bring?
Bring your SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) 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.