Unique whale fossil reconstruction nearly complete

The Virginia Museum of Natural History is on the verge of completing the reconstruction of one of the most complete baleen whale skulls ever collected in the Calvert Formation and the first vertebrate fossil to call the new museum vertebrate paleontology lab 'home'.

24th annual Indian Festival to feature Aztec dancers, new events

Don't miss the 24th annual VMNH Indian Festival on Saturday, September 13 from noon to 5 p.m. at Martinsville Middle School in Uptown Martinsville. This year's festival features Aztec dancers and new activities.

Amazing Feats of Aging exhibit now open through September 7

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? Amazing Feats of Aging answers these questions and more as it attempts to unravel the mysteries of aging.

'Bike-U-Saurus Rax' now at VMNH

The Virginia Museum of Natural History is now home to a 16-foot long Tyrannosaurus Rex-shaped bicycle rack.

Museum receives MetLife Foundation grant, lecture series scheduled

In conjunction with the special exhibit "Amazing Feats of Aging," now open at VMNH, the museum is hosting a lecture series consisting of nine presentations on the topic of aging. Don't miss the next lecture on August 12 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

VMNH scientists confirm discovery of 500 million-year-old fossil

VMNH scientists have confirmed the discovery of a 500 million-year-old stromatolite recently discovered at the Boxley Blue Ridge Quarry near Roanoke. This specimen is the first-ever intact stromatolite head found in Virginia, and is one of the largest complete "heads" in the world.

'Wonders of the Deep: Marine Mollusks' exhibit now open

As summer approaches and the heat of June has arrived, thoughts of relaxing days at the beach have crept into the minds of many people. But what exactly are we swimming among along the coast?