Great Horned Owl

The Commonwealth of Virginia is blessed with an “uncommon-wealth” of natural wonders, among the most diverse in the country. At the Virginia Living Museum in Newport News, this natural heritage comes alive. The museum’s living exhibits bring visitors in contact with more habitats, wildlife and plant species than would be encountered in a lifetime of outdoor adventures in Virginia. The exhibits literally go from the upland coves of the Appalachian Mountains to the salty offshore waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Click here for more information.

The museum is located at 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA, just 2 miles off I64 at Exit 258A. Directions and information about hours and ticket prices can be found on the Admissions page.

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Wild Side Café

The Wild Side Café offers made-to-order hot and cold breakfast, lunch and snack items. It is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

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In the planetarium theater, we show how Virginia is only a small part of the Earth, and how the people living on it relate to the environment of the universe around them. 

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In the Abbitt Observatory, we safely view the heavens with a variety of instruments, including our 16 inch Meade telescope.

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The Virginia Living Museum welcomes your group! Our goal is to offer your clients memories that will last a lifetime, in addition to helping you with all the planning and details. We offer a fantastic 2-3 hour tour option to suit groups of all ages and up to 400 visitors at a time.

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The Virginia Living Museum offers a self-guided visit to school groups, plus hands-on classroom programs in the natural and space sciences. All classes are correlated to Virginia’s Standards of Learning (SOLs) and targeted to particular grade levels.

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Follow these links for more information about the animals and plants on exhibit at the museum. 

Animal Resources

Plant Resources