Welcome to "Inside VMNH", a Web resource providing fascinating, in-depth information about the Virginia Museum of Natural History and its many activities.

From online video features to blogs hosted by various staff members, "Inside VMNH" takes you 'behind the scenes' of the museum. 

From research and collections to education and exhibits, join us as we take you "Inside VMNH".

Featured Video:
Learn more about the museum and its research and collections, education, and exhibits programs:

Additional Video Features:

"Inside VMNH" - VMNH Executive Director Dr. Joe B. Keiper highlights the VMNH Library and its role at the museum (2:11).

"Inside VMNH" - VMNH Executive Director Dr. Joe B. Keiper provides an overview of the Virginia Museum of Natural History and its important mission. (2:39)

The Virginia Museum of Natural History was featured on the Blue Ridge PBS series "On the Road". (3:07)

Entomology at the Virginia Museum of Natural History - Learn more about Entomology research and collections at the Virginia Museum of Natural History. This video features Dr. Richard Hoffman, curator emeritus of recent invertebrates at VMNH. (7:23)

Doodle Bugs at the Virginia Museum of Natural History - This episode of the Blue Ridge PBS program "Blue Ridge Excursions" highlights the Doodle Bugs program at the Virginia Museum of Natural History.

Learn about the process scientists use to create plaster jackets for protecting and transporting paleontological specimens. This video shows the process used both in the field and in the lab. (no sound - subtitles only)

The Virginia Museum of Natural History celebrated the grand opening of its new museum facility from March 30 to April 1, 2007. (6:54 video)

"Inside VMNH" News

Left-handed whale died a painful death - Updates from the Vertebrate Paleontology Lab.

VMNH Staff Blogs:

	•	ARCHAEOLOGY BLOG			•	MARTINSVILE-HENRY COUNTY COMMUNITY NATURE INITIATIVE BLOG
	•	MARTINSVILLE-HENRY COUNTY EARTH FORCE BLOG			•	MHC AFTER 3 BLOG
	•	SCIENCE EDUCATION BLOG			•	VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY BLOG
	•	VMNH TROUT PROJECT			•	WILSON PARK TREE INVENTORY BLOG