News Articles

January 30, 2013

Staff attend the Rural Center meeting to discuss issues unique to rural Virginia. Here, center Director Glen Sink addresses the group.

January 29, 2013

New VMNH Web site launched! The museum's new site features new interactive features, a state-of-the-art system for collecting online donations and memberships, and enhanced content. Visit the site at www.vmnh.net, and be sure to check out the online virtual exhibit tour!

January 28, 2013

On exhibit in the VMNH Lobby beginning February 28, the exhibit "Australopithecine!" features fossil casts of Australopithecus sediba, a sensational new fossil find from South Africa. The casts are on loan from the Embassy of the Republic of South Africa, Washington, D.C. The VMNH Lobby is free and open to the public, as is the Museum Store and PALEO Café.

January 27, 2013

Pardon our delay, but the Virginia Museum of Natural History will open to the public at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 28.

January 16, 2013

The museum is now open until 7 p.m. every Tuesday! Experience the museum's newest special exhibits, "Dinosaurs" and "Dinosaur Discovery," now open through August 25. Enjoy a variety of delicious specials in the PALEO Cafe, with a variety of fun, educational items available in the Museum Store. Remember, VMNH Members always receive free admission...don't wait - join today!

January 16, 2013

Saturday Festival and "DINOSAURS" opening to the public

January 14, 2013

Below is a link to a blog post highlighting Dino Day by Dr. Alton Dooley, curator of paleontology at VMNH. Dr. Dooley's popular blog, www.paleolab.org, provides fascinating insights from the lab and the field.

January 12, 2013

The "Dinosaurs" and "Dinosaur Discovery" exhibits opened January 12 with the Dino Day festival, with over 1,100 visitors on hand to celebrate opening day! These spectacular exhibits are open at the museum through August 25. The museum is open until 7 p.m. every Tuesday (regular closing time is 5 p.m.). Remember, VMNH Members always receive free admission...don't wait - join today!

January 12, 2013

If you didn't get a chance to make it out to opening day of the dino exhibits and live in the the Lynchburg-Roanoke TV viewing area, be sure to check out the WSET-13 6 p.m. news for a rundown of the event and an interview by Dr. Keiper!

January 12, 2013

Thanks to everyone who volunteered and visited the museum during Dino Day!! With over 1,100 visitors, it was the largest crowd to ever attend a festival at the museum!! If you didn't get a chance to visit today, don't worry. The "Dinosaurs" and "Dinosaur Discovery" exhibits will be on display through August 25!

January 12, 2013

Crowds just getting here for Dino Day! Come on by and enjoy the special activities until 4pm. A new dino fossil skull will be unveiled at 11am so hurry over!

January 12, 2013

This is it! We are officially ushering in the "Dinosaurs" and "Dinosaur Discovery" exhibits with the DINO DAY Family Festival today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.!! Be sure to stop by for a day full of games, crafts, activities, presentations, and, of course, the dino exhibits!!!

January 11, 2013

VMNH Volunteer Interpreter Nancy Baker explains the work of paleontologists at Dino Day Student Day.

January 11, 2013

With the new "Dinosaurs" and "Dinosaur Discovery" exhibits opening January 12, now is the time to stop by the VMNH Museum Store for fun, educational dinosaur-themed items for visitors of all ages. The Museum Store also features a variety of other items, including hand-crafted jewelry and pottery, a variety of VMNH-branded items, and locally made candies and snacks. While you are here, stop by the PALEO Cafe for fresh coffee, delicious snacks, and a variety of lunch specials.

January 11, 2013

Student day in celebration of our Dinosaurs exhibits!

January 11, 2013

Join us on Saturday, January 12 for the Dino Day festival celebrating opening day of the "Dinosaurs" and "Dinosaur Discovery" exhibits! Enjoy discounted admission: $5-adults, $4-college students & seniors 60+, $3-children 3-18. VMNH MEMBERS ALWAYS RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION!

January 8, 2013

The museum announced the renaming of the Harvest Foundation of the Piedmont Great Hall. The exhibit hall is now the Harvest Foundation Hall of Ancient Life.

January 7, 2013

EXTENDED OPERATING HOURS BEGINNING JANUARY 15! The Virginia Museum of Natural History will be open to visitors until 7 p.m. on Tuesday evenings beginning January 15. The extended hours coincide with the opening of the special exhibits "Dinosaurs" and "Dinosaur Discovery" and allow individuals and families a better opportunity to experience all of the museum's exhibit galleries during the work week.

January 7, 2013

Click the link below to vote for the Virginia Museum of Natural History as the "Best Overall Museum" in the "Southwestern Virginia" region. Thank you for your vote!

January 5, 2013

Join us at the Dino Day festival on Saturday, January 12!

January 5, 2013

The Dino Day festival will be held Saturday, January 12 in celebration of the opening of the new "Dinosaurs" and "Dinosaur Discovery" exhibits.

January 3, 2013

Thanks to Geb Bennett of the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum for his help in securing the fossils! We are done here and heading back to VMNH!

January 3, 2013

Ray needed to rewrap a Triceratops leg bone before we can move it...

January 3, 2013

Done!

January 3, 2013

Carefully moving to van!

January 3, 2013

Whoo! They successfully transferred the fossil to a new forklift-ready pallet! We are home free with the days biggest challenge...

January 3, 2013

Getting the skull ready to move...

January 3, 2013

Prepping forklift to move the rest of the skull, seen here in silhouette...

January 3, 2013

Loading up the frill of the Triceratops...

January 3, 2013

Just about to the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum! First stop will be a barn with a plaster wrapped Triceratops skull inside...

January 3, 2013

Uh oh... Our state issued Dodge just lost its power steering. Still a few miles left to Winchester...

January 3, 2013

Staff are on their way to the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum to retrieve new dino fossils for our collection. One jacket apparently has a Triceratops and weighs 2 tons ! More soon...

January 2, 2013

Support the Virginia Museum of Natural History Discovery Fund by January 15 for your tax-deductible donation to be applied toward the 2012 calendar year! Your generous Discovery Fund support will enable the Virginia Museum of Natural History to expand its role as the "voice" for natural history and resources for Virginia, with award-winning exhibits, groundbreaking scientific research and collections, and innovative education programs for learners of all ages.