Volunteer Appreciation Banquet

Pajama Jams

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.

Summer Camp: Grade K-5 2023

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!

Virginia Skies

  • 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 757-595-9135 or email reservations@thevlm.org if you have any questions.

iPop (Evening)

Virginia Skies (Evening)

Sign in or register using the button above to receive member discount. Membership and multi-ticket discounts are visible in cart. Tickets are nonrefundable.  

Dark Side of the Moon (Evening)

Sign in or register using the button above to receive member discount. Membership and multi-ticket discounts are visible in cart. Tickets are nonrefundable.   

Summer Camp: Pre-K 2023

Five day camp for children 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 757-595-9135.  Thank you!

Behind the Scenes: Training & Enrichment 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.

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.

Family Safaris

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.

Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. The minimum age for participants is 12 years old. This experience involves canoeing for 2+ hours; we will provide all necessary equipment. The temperatures and wind will likely fluctuate throughout the day; please be sure to have appropriate supplies for the weather.

Things to pack and wear: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray, towel, clothes that can get wet/dirty, close-toed shoes that can get wet (no flip flops, no sandals, no Crocs), lunch, snack, water bottle, layers of clothing appropriate for the weather.

The minimum number of participants must be meet one week before the safari. If the minimum is not met, the trip will be canceled and tickets will be refunded.

Please contact deanna.orr@thevlm.org with questions. 

 

Homeschool Days Fall 2023/Spring 2024

Everyone attending must register in one registration. Class price includes Museum admission. You may cancel up to one week before the class unless otherwise stated, and receive a refund less a $10 handling fee. After that time, no refunds can be made.

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. 

Programs are subjected to cancellation if classes do not meet the minimum capacity needed to run. You will be notified and refunded if a cancellation occurs. 

Laser Bowie (Evening)

Eclipse 2024

Spring Break Camp - Full Day

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 757-595-9135.  Thank you!

Naturally Speaking Event

"Naturally Speaking" Speaker Series 

Adult Education Series.  The program is free but we ask you to RSVP so we know to expect you and can prepare appropriately.  Thank you!  

Doors open at 6:00 pm.  Speaker will begin at 6:30 pm.  Cash wine/beer bar will be offered.

If you have any questions, please contact the Reservations Office at 757-595-9135, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4:30 pm or by email - reservations@thevlm.org. 

FrogWatch Training Part 1

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.

 

FrogWatch Training Part 2

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. 

 

Museum Mixers

Event held rain or shine. Tickets are nonrefundable and include one free drink ticket. Additional drinks are available for purchase. This is a 21+ event. ID Check at the door. 

Tickets will increase to $20 for non-members, and $17 for members the day of the event.

Attention Members:

"Sign in" or "Register" in the upper right hand corner of the page to receive member discount.  Discounted prices will appear at checkout. 

 

  

Homeschool Days - SGV

 

Self-guided visit to the Virginia Living Museum at a special rate for Homeschool groups and families. 

To receive member discount, please "Sign in" or "Register" in the upper right corner of the page. Discount will be applied when you check out.   

If you have questions, please call the Reservations office at 757-595-9135. Thank you!

Spring Break Camp - Pre-K

Five day camp for children 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 757-595-9135.  Thank you!

Timed Admission Tickets

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.
 

Thank you, we look forward to seeing you soon!

 

Turtle Census

 

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.

Summer Camp: Grades 3-5 2023

Five day camp learning for 4th and 5th grade 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!