Homeschool Open House

The Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville is hosting its annual Homeschool Open House on Wednesday, August 12 from 10 a.m. to noon for homeschool parents and families! The open house will also be the first opportunity to register for the 2026-27 Homeschool Science & Engineering Academy sessions!

During Homeschool Open House, participants have the opportunity to meet the museum's exceptional education staff, learn about the museum's dedicated homeschool educational programming, and explore the museum's exhibit galleries!

The event includes door prize drawings for a one-year Museum Membership, items from the Museum Store, and one free month (2 sessions) of "Homeschool Science & Engineering Academy" programming for one student (more info about the academy below)!

There's no need to sign-up for Homeschool Open House. Just stop by the museum any time between 10 a.m. and Noon and learn how we can provide exceptional STEM programming for your homeschool student(s) throughout the upcoming school year!