Welcome to the Virginia Living Museum
Virginia’s Animal Attraction & Dino Destination
The Virginia Living Museum is a successful public-private partnership, since 1966, between the City of Newport News and the Virginia Living Museum, a public non-profit 501(c)(3) organization (54-6055922). Together we connect people to nature through educational experiences that promote conservation.
BUILT by the Community, BELOVED by the Community and SUSTAINED by the Community, the Museum depends on private donations to succeed. We appreciate your financial contribution to support engaging education, animal welfare and conservation experiences for you and your family. Please consider a gift to our Annual Fund or a planned gift to our Endowment for future sustainability.
What Youβll See
Animals in Action
The Virginia Living Museum is home to more than 250 species of animals found in Virginia including reptiles, mammals, birds and fish. We provide a sanctuary for orphaned,Β non-releasable or injured animals.
Plants in Action
The Virginia Living Museum has one of the largest displays of native plants in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Geology in Action
The Virginia Living Museumβs Underground Gallery is a journey back through Virginiaβs ancient past, a past that has created a rich and colorful present.
Planetarium in Action
Travel the universe in the digital state-of-the-art Abbitt Planetarium Theater. The 71-seat planetarium theater, renovated and upgraded in 2008, offers a fully digital simulation of the sky.
Conservation in Action
The Virginia Living Museum is a certified Virginia Green attraction committed to minimizing its environmental impacts by preventing pollution wherever feasible in its operations.
Happening Today
Animal Feedings
Museum Public Events
Happening Now on Social Media
πΏπ¦ Who's up for some herping? π¦πΏ Tomorrow marks Salamander Saturday (yes, it's totally a thing!), and we want YOU to join us in the search for these amazing creatures around the VLM! Led by our very own herpetology curator, Kortney, it's bound to be an adventure. Sign up on our website (cost per person is $15) and meet us at the admissions desk at 1:00!
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Have you spotted the new building taking shape near the parking lot? That's our upcoming Wild Care Center! As we prepare for its grand opening later this year, we're reaching out to our amazing Museum community for your support. π
Introducing the Wild Housewarming fundraiser! Think of it as a Stock the Pantry party for animals and a Medical Supplies Drive for our veterinary clinic.
Your donation will make a huge impact, ensuring that our beloved animal residents receive top-notch care and enriching experiences. πΎ From veterinary care to educational programs, every contribution matters.
π Thanks to a generous Museum family, every donation made by May 19 to one of our board members' teams will be matched! That means your support goes even further in making our native animals feel right at home. π‘
No donation is too small, as each one plays a crucial role in fulfilling our mission and supporting our non-releasable native species and ambassador animals.
π Donate now: givebutter.com/theVLM