Virginia Museum of Natural History

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As the state’s museum of natural history serving the entire Commonwealth and beyond, VMNH has award-winning exhibits, ground-breaking scientific research and collections, and innovative educational programs for all ages. With its outreach education programs, online resources, and traveling exhibits and displays, the Virginia Museum of Natural History is truly an institution without walls. VMNH Mission: To interpret Virginia's natural heritage within a global context in ways that are relevant to all citizens of the Commonwealth.

Due to technical difficulties, tonight's presentation, originally planned to be streamed live on the Theatre's Facebook ...
09/08/2026

Due to technical difficulties, tonight's presentation, originally planned to be streamed live on the Theatre's page and the museum's page, will not be live. A recorded video will be provided following the presentation.

We greatly apologize for this inconvenience.

This holiday weekend, the museum is open today and Saturday from 10am to 4pm and on Sunday from Noon to 4pm! We are clos...
09/04/2026

This holiday weekend, the museum is open today and Saturday from 10am to 4pm and on Sunday from Noon to 4pm! We are closed on Labor Day.

Sunday also marks the final Sunday opening of the summer. We'll bring back our Sunday openings starting Memorial Day Weekend 2027!

We hope to see you here soon!!

The 2026-27 Homeschool Science & Engineering Academy has officially kicked-off! Homeschool students from Roanoke to Wins...
09/02/2026

The 2026-27 Homeschool Science & Engineering Academy has officially kicked-off! Homeschool students from Roanoke to Winston-Salem, NC and places between visited the museum today to participate in the first program of the school year.

Today's program, "Get Outdoors Day", was all about providing enjoyable outdoor activities and getting students to connect with nature. Afterall, studies show that enjoying outdoor activities can boost not only your physical health, but mental health, as well!

Students built kites to fly, made nature observations and drawings, and even learned how spending time outdoors actually affects (in a positive way, of course) their overall health!

Despite the heat, it was a perfect way to ease students into the year as the science and engineering lessons ramp up in the coming weeks!

Interested in having your student participate?

While many sessions for the year have sold-out, we still have slots available! To learn more and register your student today, visit www.vmnh.net/education/homeschool-education!

Only 2 spots left for the first Doodle Bugs program of the season! Designed for children ages 3-5, the hour-long Doodle...
08/31/2026

Only 2 spots left for the first Doodle Bugs program of the season!

Designed for children ages 3-5, the hour-long Doodle Bugs programs include imaginative stories, fun activities, games and crafts that spark creativity and curiosity!

Learn more and register online now before it's too late!

www.vmnh.net/education/doodle-bugs

NOW OPEN! 🌊 The Water/Ways Special Exhibit is now on display at VMNH through November 7! Developed by the Smithsonian I...
08/29/2026

NOW OPEN! 🌊 The Water/Ways Special Exhibit is now on display at VMNH through November 7!

Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, the exhibit explores the powerful relationship between people and water—and the many ways water shapes, sustains, and connects all of our lives—through compelling text, imagery, interactives, and video. 💦

Water/Ways is also the first exhibition to be featured in the museum’s newly dedicated special exhibit space within the research wing of the building. This new space is just the beginning of several major changes coming to the museum's exhibit galleries in the coming year!

The museum's newest special exhibit is ready to make a splash during its VMNH public debut tomorrow!! 🌊 Water/Ways — an...
08/28/2026

The museum's newest special exhibit is ready to make a splash during its VMNH public debut tomorrow!! 🌊

Water/Ways — an exhibit developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service — examines the relationship between people and water by exploring the centrality of water in our lives through compelling text, imagery, interactives, and video.

The exhibit is also the first to be displayed inside the newly designated special exhibit gallery within the research wing of the museum!

Learn more at Water/Ways Special Exhibit! 💦

🌊 This evening, we welcomed members and supporters for an invitation-only preview of Water/Ways, the museum's newest spe...
08/28/2026

🌊 This evening, we welcomed members and supporters for an invitation-only preview of Water/Ways, the museum's newest special exhibit!

Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, Water/Ways is the first exhibition to be featured in the museum’s newly dedicated special exhibit space within the research wing of the building. At its heart, the exhibit explores the powerful relationship between people and water—and the many ways water shapes, sustains, and connects all of our lives.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this evening to be among the first to experience this remarkable exhibit, and to the dedicated staff whose hard work made the evening possible.

A very special thank-you to Bassett Furniture for helping make Water/Ways’ 10-week run at VMNH a reality!

We’re thrilled to share this thought-provoking exhibition with all of our visitors starting THIS SATURDAY! 💧

🌊 Building Operations Manager Tim King (left) and Technician Darius Dillard were hanging out inside the special exhibit ...
08/26/2026

🌊 Building Operations Manager Tim King (left) and Technician Darius Dillard were hanging out inside the special exhibit gallery today making a few final tweaks to a wall-hanging display in preparation for the opening of the Water/Ways Special Exhibit, which is set to make a splash here at VMNH this Saturday!! 💦

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21 Starling Avenue
Martinsville, VA
24112

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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+12766344141

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