Homeschool Education

About VMNH Homeschool Education

The Virginia Museum of Natural History is dedicated to providing engaging science and engineering programming to homeschool students throughout the Commonwealth. Currently, the museum offers the Homeschool Science and Engineering Academy, a series of bi-monthly programs from September to May designed to supplement students' learning and knowledge of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) based topics. Additionally, the museum will work with homeschool groups individually to design and provide programming relevant to students' needs.

Homeschool Science and Engineering Academy

From September through May, VMNH offers engaging science and engineering programs for homeschool students ages 6 to 18! Programs take place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Registration is required at least 10 days prior to each program. The program fee is $8 per student.

Please note that all 2023-24 Homeschool Science and Engineering Academy programs have reached capacity.

Registration for Ages 6-8 (CAPACITY REACHED)

Registration for Ages 9-11 (CAPACITY REACHED)

Registration for Ages 12+ (CAPACITY REACHED)

2024-25 Academy Schedule

• September 4
  Botany 
• September 18
  Zoology
• October 2
  Geology/Earth Science
• October 16
  Archaeology 
• November 6
  Physical Science
• November 20
  Experiments
• December 4
  Forensic Science/CSI
• December 18
  Microscope Lab
• January 8, 2025
  Marine Science
• January 22, 2025
  Properties of Water
• February 5, 2025
  Engineering
• February 19, 2025
  Engineering/ Famous Inventors
• March 5, 2025
  Paleontology
• March 19, 2025
  Entomology
• April 2, 2025
  Astronomy
• April 16, 2025
  Earth Day
• May 7, 2025
  Nature Studies/Art in Nature
• May 21, 2025
  Exhibit design and end of year certificates