21st Annual VMNH Foundation Thomas Jefferson Awards held May 7

The 21st Annual Thomas Jefferson Awards were held on May 7. Dr. William M. Kelso, director of archaeology for the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities Jamestown Rediscovery project, and a past Jefferson Awardee, served as keynote speaker.

VMNH receives international exhibits technology award

VMNH, in collaboration with Cortina Productions, received a Silver MUSE award from the American Association of Museums on April 27 at the Colorado Convention Center during the AAM Annual Meeting in Denver.

Wine Tasting & Silent Auction to be held at VMNH

The Martinsville-Henry County Morning Rotary will host its 7th Annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction at the Virginia Museum of Natural History on May 16 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Amazing Feats of Aging exhibit opens May 24

Why do we age? What happens to our bodies and brains as we age? Is there anything we can do to prevent or slow down the process? A new science exhibit opening May 24 at VMNH answers these questions and more as it attempts to unravel the mysteries of aging.

PALEO Cafe now open

The Paleo Cafe is now open at the Virginia Museum of Natural History, serving Seattle's Best coffee and fresh menu items, including cinnamon rolls, cookies, cakes and more.

Exciting special exhibits and spectacular family festivals set for 2008

Don't miss the Museum's exciting lineup of exhibits and family festivals. Beccome a member today to receive free general admission and special members-only discounts in the Museum Store and the PALEO Cafe.