News Articles

October 20, 2025

The Virginia Museum of Natural History Foundation has received a grant of $10,000 from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) in support of the museum's "Celebrating 250 Years of Natural History in Virginia" initiative. The initiative, developed to coincide with the Commonwealth of Virginia's VA250 campaign to commemorate Virginia's role in the 250th anniversary of American Independence, provides a framework for a series of engaging activities, programs and publications to be offered during the 2026 calendar year in celebration of Virginia's innumerable contributions to natural history.

September 11, 2025

The Virginia Museum of Natural History Foundation has received a historic donation of over $4.4 million in support of the foundation's endowment fund.

August 4, 2025

The Virginia Museum of Natural History (VMNH) has received reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). AAM accreditation is the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums and a status that VMNH has maintained since 1994.

July 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness we share the news of the passing of Timothy Gette, former executive director of the Virginia Museum of Natural History.

May 23, 2025

The Virginia Museum of Natural History Board of Trustees has elected Dr. Melany R. Clark, of Ridgeway, as chair.