Hours & Admissions
Directions
Bring your students to the museum for a self-guided exploration of the museum's exhibit galleries using our custom gallery scavenger hunts, and to participate in immersive, SOL-based programming inside the museum's classrooms! Programs cover a large variety of topics, including natural history, science, technology, engineering and math, while correlating to the Virginia Standards of Learning. Typical museum programs range from 20 to 60 minutes in length depending on what other group activities are requested. Students may bring their own lunches to eat at the museum. Homeschool groups, daycares, and other types of educational classes are welcome.
Reservations
Reservations are required and must be made at least 2 weeks in advance of your visit. To schedule a visit, call (276) 403-8501 or email discover@vmnh.virginia.gov.
Admission Fees
- $4 per student (additional $5 fee per student for optional education program)
- $6 per teacher/adult chaperone (complimentary)
Programs
For a complete list of programs offered by the museum, please view our 2025-26 Education Program Guide (PDF). Each program is listed by title with a brief description and corresponding state standards. To learn about other programming opportunities not listed, or to discuss tailoring a program to meet your specific needs, please contact us at (276) 403-8501 or discover@vmnh.virginia.gov.
