Virginia Living Museum

Non-profit connecting people to nature by introducing visitors to more than 250 living species native to Virginia. AZA accredited.

[Virginia Living Museum @VLMuseum]

Happy 7th birthday, Newt!

Thank you @VPCCva for sponsoring one of our beloved animal ambassadors!

[Virginia Living Museum @VLMuseum]

Saturday is Star Gazing and Laser Nights!

Learn more: https://t.co/KBgSIMkHN2

#saturn #saturnrings #planetarium #hamptonroads #newportnews

[Heather Van Hout @mrs_vanhout]

Best way to start the work day Science Department - Field Trip! Thank you @VLMuseum for having us and sharing with us the plans for our kids and our partnership this school year! @HamptonCSchools #discoverthemagicofscienceeveryday

[Science Museum of Virginia @ScienceMusofVA]

One summer, two epic dinosaur experiences! 🦖@VLMuseum

[Virginia Living Museum @VLMuseum]

Happy #WorldPorcupineDay from Danni!

[NorfolkPublicLibrary @NorfPublicLib]

If you love learning about animals, come to Downtown Branch at Slover on Friday, July 11 @ 11:30 a.m. to learn about vibrant animals and how their colors help their survival! 🦎🐍

In collaboration with the Virginia Living Museum!

#NPLYouthSRP

[Virginia Living Museum @VLMuseum]

Butterfly haven is open now through September!

#butterflyhaven #monarchsafe

[Virginia Living Museum @VLMuseum]

Happy #InternationalHorseshoeCrabDay!

[Virginia Living Museum @VLMuseum]

Happy #WorldVetDay! 🩺🐾

[Virginia Living Museum @VLMuseum]

Happy National Skunk Day! 🦨

#NationalSkunkDay #SkunkASMR #SkunkFacts #ASMR

[Virginia Living Museum @VLMuseum]

Happy World Otter Day!

#otter #WorldOtterDay

[Virginia Living Museum @VLMuseum]

Celebrate World Turtle Day with Us! 🐢

Join our Turtle Census and help us track local turtle populations!

📍 3 events available | 🐢 Limited capacity
🔍 Hands-on conservation | 👟 Outdoor fun | 📝 Real research

🌱 Sign up: https://t.co/BfGSeUiSxY

[Western Branch Middle @wbmbruins]

Our 7th graders had an amazing time at the Virginia Living Museum this week! 🐍🌿 They explored VA's diverse ecosystems, met native animals, and learned so much more. Swipe through for some awesome moments! 📸 #7thGradeFieldTrip #VirginiaLivingMuseum #STEMinAction

[Virginia Living Museum @VLMuseum]

Hungry during your visit?

Saté is open 10a-3p in the Cafe a VLM Wednesday-Sunday!

[Virginia Living Museum @VLMuseum]

A huge thank you to @HarloffCO for their generous donation of a medical cart to the Vet Suite at our Wild Care Center!

It is an essential part of our day-to-day care for our residents and is supporting meaningful teaching moments for our volunteers, interns, and guests.

[Virginia Living Museum @VLMuseum]

Happy #InternationalBeaverDay to 8 year old female beaver, Rexy, and our 22 year old male beaver, Nip! 🦫

Did you know Virginia’s waterways are home to the incredible North American beaver—one of nature’s best engineers?

Celebrate these eco-engineers today and every day!

[Virginia Living Museum @VLMuseum]

📢 Don’t Miss This Naturally Speaking Event!

Dr. Arianna Kuhn, Assistant Curator of Herpetology at the VA Museum of Natural History! 🦎🔬

📅 Date: March 20, 2025, at 6 PM
📍 Location: VA Living Museum
🔍 Topic: Salamander Secrets

✅ Reserve at → https://t.co/MDHgMASgi5

[Virginia Living Museum @VLMuseum]

Witness the Total Lunar Eclipse Tonight in Virginia! 🌕

Mar. 13-14, experience a total lunar eclipse, often referred to as a "Blood Moon" due to the reddish hue the Moon takes on during the event.

Happy stargazing! 🌌
#LunarEclipse #BloodMoon #VirginiaEclipse #Stargazing

[Virginia Living Museum @VLMuseum]

This #InternationalWomensDay, we are incredibly proud to recognize the brilliant women in STEM at our museum. Their expertise and dedication bring science to life, inspire future generations, and push the boundaries of discovery every day.

#IWD #WomenInSTEM #STEMLeadership

[HRSD @HRSDVA]

We had a great time at the Virginia Living Museum's STEM Career Day 2025 last Saturday! At HRSD, the STEM fields are central to our mission of effectively treating wastewater for our community.