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November 30, 2012

Setup is now taking place for the "Dinosaurs" and "Dinosaur Discovery" exhibits, to be open at VMNH from January 12 to August 25, 2013. The Dino Day festival will be held on January 12, celebrating opening day of the exhibits.

November 29, 2012

Educator Christy Deatherege shows off one of our Native American teaching kits to retired teacher Carolyn Mc Craw! Right hand is a deer skin cup, left a deer skin quiver for arrows...

November 28, 2012

We are at a meeting with Delegate Charles Poindexter to work on regional tourism challenges and opportunities. It is so awesome that our delegates recognize the need for tourism in our area, especially thru the lens of economic development!

November 26, 2012

Setup is now taking place for the "Dinosaurs" and "Dinosaur Discovery" exhibits, to be open at VMNH from January 12 to August 25, 2013. The Dino Day festival will be held on January 12, celebrating opening day of the exhibits.

November 23, 2012

Looking for a unique gift idea? The Museum Store is the perfect place to shop for that one-of-a-kind gift item!

November 22, 2012

Don't miss out!! There's still time for you and your 3 to 5 year old to learn and have fun together during the museum's Doodle Bugs! programs on November 28 and December 12! Doodle Bugs! allows your child to experience natural history first-hand with hour-long programs that include imaginative stories, fun activities, games and crafts that spark creativity and curiosity. Programs are held at 10 a.m. and repeated at 3 p.m. Email discover@vmnh.virginia.gov to reserve your spot today! http://www.vmnh.net/index.cfm/topic/doodle-bugs

November 19, 2012

Enjoy delicious lunch specials in the PALEO Cafe. Please note that Tuesday's Chicken Salad Croissant special has been replaced by Red Pepper Gouda Soup.

November 19, 2012

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November 16, 2012

Setup is now taking place for the "Dinosaurs" and "Dinosaur Discovery" exhibits, to be open at VMNH from January 12 to August 25, 2013. The Dino Day festival will be held on January 12, celebrating opening day of the exhibits.

November 16, 2012

The Virginia Museum of Natural History hosted its annual Teacher Appreciation Night on the evening of Thursday, November 15. Sixty three teachers from the region took part in the free night of food, drinks and socializing at the museum, while learning about how the museum can support all teachers throughout the year. The museum gives special thanks to Los Nortenos for providing food and drinks for the event!

November 15, 2012

Dr. Denny Casey addresses the crowd at Teacher Appreciation Night!

November 15, 2012

Teacher Appreciation Night is just getting started! Come on by!

November 14, 2012

Went to the Danville Science Center today for the groundbreaking of their new Digital Dome Theater! What great opportunities southern VA has... DSC, VMNH, Piedmont Arts, Tank Museum, MHC Historical Society, Taubman Museum... The list goes on... Cultures that invest in the arts and education thrive! Joe Keiper, VMNH Director

November 13, 2012

CALLING ALL TEACHERS - Join us on Thursday, November 15 for VMNH Teacher Appreciation Night. Learn about VMNH programs, and enjoy FREE delicious food and Margaritas provided by Los Nortenos. Please RSVP to charlotte.harter@vmnh.virginia.gov or 276-634-4162. We look forward to seeing you at the museum!

November 9, 2012

The 2012 VMNH Annual Report features highlights from fiscal year 2012 (July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012).

November 9, 2012

Join us at the Dino Day festival on January 12! This spectacular event celebrates opening day of the "Dinosaurs" and "Dinosaur Discovery" exhibits to be open at VMNH from January 12 to August 25, 2013.

November 9, 2012

TEACHERS!!! Dino Day Student Day is Friday, January 11 at the museum and FREE for all Martinsville & Henry County students, and only $1 for all other school districts! Fossil-themed, SOL-based programming will be presented by museum educators, with a plethora of dinosaur displays, full cast skeletons, and even a dino-themed maze for your students to find their way through! Click the picture to learn more and call 276-634-4185 to reserve your class space today! Only space for the afternoon session remains, so hurry before it's too late!

November 8, 2012

The museum will be offering free admission to all veterans and members of the military, both active and reserve, on Monday, November 12! Please take the time to thank those who serve!

November 6, 2012

The museum is currently taking applications for the following open positions: Advancement Associate (PART TIME), Education Coordinator, Custodian, Security Guard (PART TIME), Trades Technician II, and Educator (PART TIME). To apply, visit http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov.

November 5, 2012

Help us bring life-long learning opportunities to all Virginians with a year-end gift to VMNH! Donations of all amounts are welcomed. The VMNH Discovery Fund supports the museum's important programs in research, education and exhibits, creating meaningful experiences for children, families and learners of all ages. To make your tax-deductible gift online, please visit https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=kIspXCqDuweU8410oDXDPYAg3sPt4cqozdPM38zDVUuSl6B5IAlivZu5gKy&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8db02a037e263542f58098410815cf7df7. We look forward to seeing you at the museum!

November 5, 2012

Rebecca Wells, director of special education at Henry County Public Schools, along with educational diagnosticians Cynthia Anderson and Debbie Coleman, conducted a presentation to VMNH interpreters about the state of special education in the county school system today at the museum. Museum interpreters are volunteers who play a critical role in helping deliver educational programming, as well as educational tours throughout the museum's exhibits, to school groups throughout the year. The periodic presentations allow interpreters to stay up-to-date about the museum's audiences to better accommodate VMNH visitors. If you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering as a museum interpreter, we would greatly appreciate ...

November 5, 2012

Enjoy these specials and much more at the PALEO Cafe this week!

November 1, 2012

The Virginia Museum of Natural History has received the 2012 SWaM Achievement Award for its outstanding efforts in supporting minority-owned businesses throughout the Commonwealth. The award, part of the Governor's 2012 Supplier Diversity Awards, recognizes state entities that have improved SWaM performance or have the highest percentage of SWaM expenditures over the most recently completed fiscal year based on agency size and total discretionary expenditures. The Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business (SWaM) certification program is a state program of the Commonwealth of Virginia designed to enhance procurement opportunities for SWaM businesses participating in state-funded projects. Raymond Everett of Re ...