The Virginia Museum of Natural History offers fun, educational summer activities for all ages, both at-the-Museum and through exciting Outreach programs. Call 276-634-4185 or email discover@vmnh.virginia.gov to register or for questions.

August 27
Whale of a Tale
Dive into the mysterious world of the ocean while observing ocean specimens. Make a craft to take home too.

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Special Saturdays

August 23, 2008
Ocean Adventures

• Ages 9-12
• Oceans are full of wonderful, even weird creatures!  Explore the wet world that many creatures call home!  Create an ocean craft to take home!

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Family Fun Fridays

August 15
Fairy Stone Facts

• Named for the cross-shaped stones found at nearby Fairy Stone State Park, visitors will learn about where fairy stones can be found; how fairy stones (staurolite crystals) form; and, search for a fairy stone in a dig pan.

August 22
Whales

• Have a whale of a good time learning about whales and make an origami whale to take home!

August 29
Rocks and Minerals

• Explore how we use rocks and minerals every day by looking at several rock and mineral samples.

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