News Articles

January 30, 2019

Due to the extreme cold weather and for everyone's safety, the museum will open at 10 a.m. today. Museum staff will operate on a 1 hour delay.

January 26, 2019

Dr. Kal Ivanov, assistant curator of invertebrate zoology at VMNH, was on the campus of James Madison University today to share his expertise of entomology and bug identification with curious young learners! Dr. Ivanov's presentation was part of JMU's "College for Kids" enrichment program for children in grades 1-8!

January 25, 2019

We are pleased to partner with The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region to offer free education programming to students in Danville and Pittsylvania County Schools. Teachers and administrators - for information about booking a program, please contact us at 276-634-4185 or discover@vmnh.virginia.gov.

January 18, 2019

We're only HOURS away from the big event! Reptile Festival is THIS SATURDAY from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the museum!

January 18, 2019

Tomorrow at the Virginia Museum of Natural History!

January 18, 2019

Wait for it... Reptile Festival is THIS SATURDAY from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.!

January 17, 2019

This Saturday!!!

January 15, 2019

It's almost here!!!

January 13, 2019

Due to this weekend's winter storm, the museum will open at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 14. Museum staff will operate on a 2 hour delay.

January 12, 2019

VMNH has teamed-up with James Madison University to provide "College for Kids", an exceptional series of educational programming for grade school students. Today in Harrisonburg, students are taking part in interactive activities, while connecting with museum staff remotely, who are located in the exhibit halls of the Martinsville-based museum!

January 9, 2019

Congratulations to Virginia's own Sarah Gomez-Lane for winning the 2018 Doodle 4 Google contest for her amazing dino art! We share your affinity for dinosaurs and paleontology, Sarah!

January 8, 2019

���������� ��. Bones of the largest flying bird of all time have been found at the Carmel Church Quarry in Caroline County, representing pieces of the humerus (upper arm bone). These bones indicate this individual was as massive as its brethren from other locations, with a wingspan pushing 20 feet long. Virginia is home to many amazing scientific discoveries and specimens. Throughout 2019, the museum will be highlighting one scientific discovery each week throughout 2019 as part of its "52 Virginia Discoveries" exhibit. The actual specimens will be on display inside the museum's lobby.

January 7, 2019

Aryanna James, paleontology assistant, has been a key contributor for the museum's research and collections efforts the past two years. Tonight, friends and colleagues celebrate her contributions and congratulate her, as she is set to begin graduate school later this month at Virginia Tech. Congratulations, Aryanna, and thanks for all you have done for the museum!

January 3, 2019

Some of our dinos have escaped! Portions of the Dinosaurs: Reign of the Giants exhibit are being transported to Dayton, Ohio to be displayed at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery for much of 2019, but don't fret! The massive Stegosaurus (pictured) and Triceratops cast skeletons will remain, along with some amazing dinosaur fossils, including the only known fossil evidence of T-rex and Triceratops engaging in battle! The museum's exhibits staff will also be adding new displays to the special exhibit gallery in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for updates!

January 2, 2019

If you are planning to visit the museum this week, please be advised that the public access elevator is not currently in operation. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes and we are working to have it operational as soon as possible.

January 2, 2019

If you are planning to visit the museum today, please be advised that the public access elevator is temporarily out of service. We are working to have it back up and running as soon as possible.