ATTENTION VLM MEMBERS:
To receive your member discount, first register/sign-in at the upper right corner of the page with the email attached to your membership. Member rate will appear at the time of check out.
This ticket does not include museum admission.
This program will be taking place outdoors and is weather dependent.
ATTENTION VLM MEMBERS:
To receive your member discount, first register/sign-in at the upper right corner of the page with the email attached to your membership. Member rate will appear at the time of check out.
This ticket does not include museum admission.
This program is one hour walking tour, please wear weather appropriate attire.
- TIMED ADMISSION TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. To purchase Timed Daily Admission tickets, add the Planetarium Tickets to your cart and return to TIMED ADMISSION TICKETS to complete your purchase.
- Please ensure your Planetarium Tickets and Timed Admission Tickets are for the same date and the planetarium show is during a time you will be at the museum.
- To receive the member discount, please click "Sign in" or "Register" in the upper right corner of the page. Discount will appear when you check out.
- Call reservations (757) 534-7410 or email reservations@thevlm.org if you have any questions.
Sign in or register using the button above to receive member discount. Membership and multi-ticket discounts are visible in cart. Tickets are nonrefundable.
Sign in or register using the button above to receive member discount. Member discount will appear at checkout. Discount for purchase of two or more shows is not available online. Tickets are nonrefundable.
Sign in or register using the button above to receive member discount. Membership and multi-ticket discounts are visible in cart. Tickets are nonrefundable.
Sign in or register using the button above to receive member discount. Membership and multi-ticket discounts are visible in cart. Tickets are nonrefundable.
Sign in or register using the button above to receive member discount. Membership and multi-ticket discounts are visible in cart. Tickets are nonrefundable.
Sign in or register using the button above to receive member discount. Membership and multi-ticket discounts are visible in cart. Tickets are nonrefundable.
ATTENTION VLM MEMBERS:
To receive your member discount, first register/sign-in at the upper right corner of the page with the email attached to your membership. Member rate will appear at the time of check out.
This ticket does not include museum admission.
Recommended for ages 6 and up. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Wear comfortable shoes; tour may involve a short walk on the Outdoor Trail depending on the weather. Note that the tour will begin near a diet prep area where carnivore food such as meat, mice, and fish may be being prepared.
Membership and multi-ticket discounts are visible in cart. Tickets are non-refundable
Five day camp learning for K-3 children.
Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Please bring your own snack and lunch.
Please read our Late Pick-Up Policy and agree below: Late Pick-Up Policy.
Please read our Photo Release Policy and agree below: Photo Release Policy.
To receive member discount, please click "Sign in" or "Register" in the upper right corner of the page. Discount will appear when you check out.
If you have questions, please email reservations@thevlm.org or call the Reservations Office at 757-534-7410. Thank you!
This event is free of charge, but participants must be registered to attend. Also, museum admission is not included.
Minimum age: 11 years old. Children ages 11-14 must have an adult present. Registration is required.
Join us for FrogWatch - a community science program to help monitor frog populations! Practice identifying over 20 unique frog calls and learn about frog conservation. After learning the calls, you will be able to help monitor and submit data about local frog populations.
Training is 2 parts and you must attend both parts.
Five day camp learning for K-1 children.
Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Please bring your own snack and lunch.
Please read our Late Pick-Up Policy and agree below: Late Pick-Up Policy.
Please read our Photo Release Policy and agree below: Photo Release Policy.
To receive member discount, please click "Sign in" or "Register" in the upper right corner of the page. Discount will appear when you check out.
If you have questions, please email reservations@thevlm.org or call the Reservations Office at 757-595-9135. Thank you!
This ticket does not include museum admission.
Public Encounters are for guests aged 6 and over.
Guests of any age can join a Private Encounter experience.
ATTENTION VLM MEMBERS:
To receive your member discount, first register/sign-in at the upper right corner of the page with the email attached to your membership. Member rate will appear at the time of check out.
ATTENTION VLM MEMBERS:
To receive your member discount, first register/sign-in at the upper right corner of the page with the email attached to your membership. Member rate will appear at the time of check out.
This ticket does not include museum admission.
For ages 6 and up. Children must be accompanied and closely supervised by an adult for the entire tour.
Wear comfortable shoes; The tour will involve a short walk on the Outdoor Trail.
ATTENTION VLM MEMBERS:
To receive your member discount, first register/sign-in at the upper right corner of the page with the email attached to your membership. Member rate will appear at the time of check out.
This ticket does not include museum admission.
For ages 6 and up. Children must be accompanied and closely supervised by an adult for the entire tour.
Wear comfortable shoes; the tour will involve a short walk on the Outdoor Trail.
Encounters are subject to change based on the otters’ health, wellbeing, and daily behavior.
Five day camp for children ages 4 and up.
Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Please bring your own snacks.
Please read our Late Pick-Up Policy and agree below: Late Pick-Up Policy.
Please read our Photo Release Policy and agree below: Photo Release Policy.
To receive member discount, please click "Sign in" or "Register" in the upper right corner of the page. Discount will appear when you check out.
If you have questions, please email reservations@thevlm.org or call the Reservations Office at 757-534-7410. Thank you!
Members Only Event! Please register/sign-in at the upper righthand corner of this page for access to this event.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage items will be provided. Photo IDs will be checked upon admission.
Thank you, we look forward to seeing you soon!
Participants must be 12. Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear weather appropriate attire, this event will take place outside. Gloves will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle.
You will be handling wild turtles during this event. By purchasing tickets, you are assuming all risks.
Photos will be taken at this event and may be used for promotional material.
To receive member discount, please click "Sign in" or "Register" in the upper right corner of the page. Discount will appear at check out after program is added to cart.
ATTENTION VLM MEMBERS:
To reserve your ticket, first register/sign-in at the upper right corner of this page.
Member rate will appear at the time of check out.
If you have more than 5 people registered on your Family Level Membership, please reserve your tickets at the Front Desk to receive your discount.
Thank you, we look forward to seeing you soon!
Chaperones must attend with a child. This event is for children ages 2-5. Children 2 & under are allowed to accompany the participating child and chaperone. However, if they wish to participate in the programming a ticket must be purchased.
To receive Member Discount, please "sign in" or "register" with the email attached to your membership. You may find these buttons in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Discount will appear at check out.
Please read our Photo Release Policy: Photo Release Policy. By purchasing tickets you are agreeing to our Photo Release Policy. If you would like to opt out of our Photo Release Policy please email reservations@thevlm.org.
Five day camp learning for children ages 5-7.
Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Please bring your own snack and lunch.
Please read our Late Pick-Up Policy and agree below: Late Pick-Up Policy.
Please read our Photo Release Policy and agree below: Photo Release Policy.
To receive member discount, please click "Sign in" or "Register" in the upper right corner of the page. Discount will appear when you check out.
If you have questions, please email reservations@thevlm.org or call the Reservations Office at 757-534-7410. Thank you!
Five day camp learning for children ages 8-11.
Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Please bring your own snack and lunch.
Please read our Late Pick-Up Policy and agree below: Late Pick-Up Policy.
Please read our Photo Release Policy and agree below: Photo Release Policy.
To receive member discount, please click "Sign in" or "Register" in the upper right corner of the page. Discount will appear when you check out.
If you have questions, please email reservations@thevlm.org or call the Reservations Office at 757-534-7410. Thank you!
- TIMED ADMISSION TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. To purchase Timed Daily Admission tickets, add the Planetarium Tickets to your cart and return to TIMED ADMISSION TICKETS to complete your purchase.
- Please ensure your Planetarium Tickets and Timed Admission Tickets are for the same date and the planetarium show is during a time you will be at the museum.
- To receive the member discount, please click "Sign in" or "Register" in the upper right corner of the page. Discount will appear when you check out.
- Call reservations (757) 534-7410 or email reservations@thevlm.org if you have any questions.
Eureka! Teen Science Cafe Events
Cost: $0
Maximum registration: 20 teens
All guests must be between the ages of 13 and 19
Program length: 2 hours
Come celebrate Sarge's new habitat with a grand opening ceremony.
Join us for the ribbon cutting & key ceremonies at his new exhibit at 11am.
Come celebrate the raptor's new free flight habitat with a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony. The ribbon cutting will occur at 10am. Family-friendly event.
If you have any questions, please email advancement@thevlm.org.
Join our animal care team to learn how we improve the wellbeing of our animals through positive reinforcement training! In this up-close experience, you will watch a training session, talk to our team about how and why we train our animals, and then put your skills to the test by participating in a training session with one of our ambassador animals.
All attendees must register. Children must be 6+.
General Admission to the museum is not included.
Five day camp for children 3-4.
Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Please bring your own snacks.
Please read our Late Pick-Up Policy and agree below: Late Pick-Up Policy.
Please read our Photo Release Policy and agree below: Photo Release Policy.
To receive member discount, please click "Sign in" or "Register" in the upper right corner of the page. Discount will appear when you check out.
If you have questions, please email reservations@thevlm.org or call the Reservations Office at 757-534-7410. Thank you!