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Virginia Museum of Natural History
Celebrating 25 Years of Discovery

Join us as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Virginia Museum of Natural History during a year-long celebration in 2009.

The Museum was founded on August 29, 1984 as The Boaz Foundation, a private institution. Guided by a group of scholars and citizens from throughout the Commonwealth, The Boaz Foundation soon became the Virginia Museum of Natural History. Recognizing the need for public support, A. L. Philpott, then Speaker of the Virginia General Assembly, along with many other supporters, worked on behalf of the institution in an effort to secure state agency status in 1988.

Since its founding, VMNH has experienced phenomenal growth, and has earned recognition as one of the nation's leading museums in its field. It is accredited by the American Association of Museums, a distinction earned by fewer than 10% of museums in the United States.

Click to EnlargeDon't miss exciting events, spectacular exhibits, and fun family festivals during the Museum's 25th Anniversary in 2009. Below is a list of upcoming events, festivals and exhibits:

 
VMNH Summer Stimulus VMNH SUMMER STIMULUS: Enjoy discounted admission, new-membership fees, and facility rental rates now through September 12, 2009   View a VMNH Timeline VIEW A VMNH TIMELINE: Learn more about the museum's evolution into a world-class institution.
 
Special Exhibits SPECIAL EXHIBITS: Don't miss fascinating exhibits at VMNH throughout 2009.   VMNH Design and Construction Images VMNH DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION IMAGES: Chronicling the development of the new VMNH facility and permanent exhibits.
 
Enjoy exciting family festivals in 2009 ENJOY EXCITING FAMILY FESTIVALS IN 2009: Don't miss the Reptile Day family festival on Saturday, July 25.   education programs for all ages EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES: Don't miss the museum's many educational programs for visitors of all ages, both at-the-museum and beyond.
 
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Learn how you can support the museum and its important mission.
Learn how you can support the museum and its important mission.

Download the Winter 2012 VMNH Newsletter (2MB PDF)
Download the Winter 2012 VMNH Newsletter (2MB PDF)

Visit the VMNH Library today.
Visit the VMNH Library today.

2011-12 VMNH Education Guide.
2011-12 VMNH Education Guide.

Don't miss the Museum Store and PALEO Cafe!
Don't miss the Museum Store and PALEO Cafe!

Paleontology blog: Updates from the field and lab.
Paleontology blog: Updates from the field and lab.
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