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Museum hosting Holiday Open House event December 1

Don't miss the exciting lineup of holiday events at VMNH. Enjoy FREE admission to VMNH during the museum's Holiday Open House event on Tuesday, December 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. Don't miss Santa's reading of the book "The Dinosaurs' Night Before Christmas!

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VMNH sponsoring local Toys For Tots Campaign

The museum is serving as a drop-off location now through December 11 for anyone who would like to bring in a new, unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots. Those who bring in a toy donation will receive one free general admission pass to the museum, valid through January 30, 2010.

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VMNH receives grant from DEQ

The Virginia Museum of Natural History has received a $3,000 Meaningful Watershed Education Experiences mini-grant from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to create a demonstration site for best watershed management practices and education in J. Frank Wilson Park in Martinsville.

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Native American online exhibit now open

Visitors to the new online exhibit 'Three Cultures, Three Stories' will get a glimpse of diverse early American Indian life.

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VMNH offering reduced admission, membership, museum rental rates

The Virginia Museum of Natural History is offering reduced admission rates, discounted new-membership fees, and discounts on museum rental rates through January 2010.

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Wildlife Art Revealed exhibit now open

Visitors now have the opportunity to enjoy spectacular wildlife art in a variety of media, while also getting a rare glimpse into the fascinating processes artists use to create their work. Wildlife Art Revealed is open at VMNH from September 26, 2009 to January 9, 2010.

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Museum Holiday Hours

The museum will close at noon on Wednesday, November 25 and is closed all day Thursday, November 26. The museum will also be closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day.

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