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.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please purchase the adult ticket while purchasing tickets for the children. Have fun!
Note: 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.
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.
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.
Membership and multi-ticket discounts are visible in cart. Tickets are non-refundable
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.
Come celebrate the re-launch of our planetarium with a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony in the Wason Education Center! Please check-in at the green gate near the traffic circle just past the main Museum building.
Enjoy an Out of This World Cocktail Hour at 6PM and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
followed by a New Planetarium show at 7PM
This celebration is made possible through the generous support of the James A. Winker Family Trust and the Abbitt Family Foundation.
Celebrating 60 Years of Wild Wonder! 1966-2026
Rain or shine event. If you have any questions, please email advancement@thevlm.org.
Please join us on Tuesday May 19 at the Virginia Living Museum (524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News) for a Ribbon Cutting and behind the scenes tour of the Museum water quality program which we call Life Support in over 50 exhibits.
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!
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
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!