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October 31, 2012

A T-Rex takes a bit out of the prize registration container at the recent Southside Show-Biz event in Danville. Visitors enjoyed learning about the museum and the upcoming Dinosaurs exhibits and Dino Day festival. Learn more at www.vmnh.net.

October 31, 2012

Several Doodle Bugs! participants show-off their Halloween costumes as they take part in this month's program, "Animal Safari", at the museum. Here, the children watch as the trout swim around the Trout in the Classroom tanks located in the museum's education center. From left to right, spider, witch, museum education coordinator, fairy. Doodle Bugs! is the museum's longest running monthly program for children ages 3-5. The hour-long programs are a great way for parents and grandparents to learn alongside their children and grandchildren with imaginative stories, fun activities, games and crafts provided by museum educators that spark creativity and curiosity. Programs are held at 10 a.m. and repeated at 3 p.m. and ...

October 30, 2012

TEACHERS!! VMNH is hosting its annual Teacher Appreciation Night on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the museum! The event is FREE to all teachers and educators in Martinsville, Henry County, and the surrounding school districts. The event is catered by El Norteño and information will be available about how we can help support you this school year! Please RSVP to Charlotte Harter by November 13. charlotte.harter@vmnh.virginia.gov

October 29, 2012

The Virginia Museum of Natural History will be closed on Tuesday, October 30th to the public, as well as staff, due to the impending weather conditions. Everyone, please stay safe!

October 23, 2012

Virginia Museum of Natural History names deputy director, marketing and public relations manager.

October 22, 2012

Enjoy these delicious PALEO Cafe Specials for October 22-26!

October 22, 2012

Check out this LivingSocial deal for discounted new VMNH Individual and Family Memberships! Don't wait - join today to receive a variety of benefits, including unlimited free admission, shopping discounts, and free reciprocal admission to hundreds of museums and science centers across the U.S.!

October 20, 2012

President Lincoln joined Joe Keiper at Tech's BugFest!

October 20, 2012

BugFest!

October 20, 2012

Just getting set up at the Tech BugFest...

October 19, 2012

38 Girl Scouts from the Skyline Council of Virginia took part in a Virginia Museum of Natural History sleepover on October 12 - 13. The museum's sleepover program, which began soon after the opening of the new museum facility in 2007, has continued to grow in popularity over the years and can be tailored to fit the needs of many different civic, educational and private groups. If you or anyone you know is interested in the possibility of setting-up a museum sleepover for your group, please contact the museum at discover@vmnh.virginia.gov or call 276-634-4185 to find out more. The most recent sleepover was the first STEM-centered (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) sleepover conducted at the museum. After a pizza ...

October 19, 2012

Dr. Keiper is wandering to Virginia Tech Saturday for the Hokie BugFest where he will have his forensic entomology display...!

October 18, 2012

Dr. Nancy Moncrief lead a group from Kings Grant around collections today. They had a rare opportunity to see unique specimens of fossils and archaeological artifacts. Many thanks to the Kings Grant community!

October 15, 2012

Thank you to our Corporate Partners! A Corporate Partnership with VMNH is a great way to provide a variety of benefits to employees while also supporting a dynamic institution that reaches citizens across the Commonwealth and beyond. The museum offers Partnership categories for businesses of all sizes and budgets, with each level providing an excellent return on investment for companies and organizations. Learn more http://www.vmnh.net/news.cfm?ID=398.

October 12, 2012

Sammy Redd of New College Institute brought his science and engineering class to VMNH to learn about how modern technology is applied to traditional collections based research... Here the class poses with Clawd...

October 6, 2012

Cera the Triceratops is greeting visitors at the Oktoberfest event in Uptown Martinsville Uptown. Don't miss the Dinosaurs exhibits opening January 12 with the Dino Day festival!

October 4, 2012

Hello Homeschool Families! Our next Homeschool Wednesday program will be held on October 17 at 10 am. The session will be on Animals. Please pre-register your children for this program by Friday, October 12 by replying or calling 276-634-4185. For more information about upcoming Homeschool Wednesday programs, visit http://www.vmnh.net/index.cfm/topic/homeschool-wednesdays.