Virginia Living Museum

The goal of the learning center is to stimulate knowledge, heighten awareness, and maximize an appreciation for the living world. The museum accomplishes this by making science a hands-on experience and corrolates their classes and exhibits in line with Virginia's Standards of Learning. Two million students of various grade levels have enjoyed the museum since its grand opening.

Guests can expect to see an excess of 250 animal species throughout exhibits such as the Appalachian Cove and Cypress Swamp, Virginia's World of Darkness, and the Coastal Plain Gallery. Expand your kids' minds and lead them to one or all of the four discovery centers featured on the property. Here, students will participate with interactive demonstrations of how science works in fields like biology, space, geology, and more. Kids and adults alike will enjoy checking out the view from the revolving Mead telescope that's mounted on the rooftop of the Abbitt Observatory. There are a number of temporary and constantly changing exhibits as well. Such exhibits range from butterfly conservatories to prehistoric beast displays. Don't miss out on this incredibly fun and educational opportunity on your trip to Virginia.

Highlights:

• A 3/4 mile outdoor trail with animals living in their natural habitats including bobcats, river otters, pelicans, and red wolves
• Walk-through habitats of an Appalachian Mountain Cove and Cypress Swamp
• A 30,000 gallon aquarium
• Touch tank
• Hands-on discovery centers

Details:

• Check Schedule for Dates and Times
• Allow Approximately 2 Hours
• Complimentary Parking
• Gift Shop, Picnic Area, and Vending Machines Available