News Articles

Museum mourns loss of BOT Chair Mark Buss

April 2, 2025

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Mark Buss, chair of the Virginia Museum of Natural History Board of Trustees.

The Age of Dinosaurs arrives

February 15, 2025

The Age of Dinosaurs has arrived at the Virginia Museum of Natural History.

VMNH awards $5,000 toward JMU research opportunity

December 4, 2024

The Virginia Museum of Natural History (VMNH) has awarded Dr. Ángel A. García, Jr., Assistant Professor of Geology and Environmental Science at James Madison University, a grant of $5,000 in support of an undergraduate research opportunity aimed at answering key questions about cave shields.

Bonez & Booz is Saturday, October 26

October 11, 2024

Bonez & Booz, one of the region's premier Halloween and fall festivals, is set to return to the Virginia Museum of Natural History on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 4 to 10 p.m.

VMNH receives grant supporting science outreach

September 5, 2024

The Virginia Museum of Natural History (VMNH) has received a $12,000 grant from the Helen S. and Charles G. Patterson, Jr. Charitable Foundation Trust in support of the 2024-25 Virginia Museum of Natural History Science Outreach Initiative.