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December 20, 2013

Ryan Barber, deputy director of VMNH, was recently awarded the Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) credential.

December 19, 2013

Over 100 pre-K through 7th grade students from Meadows of Dan school in Patrick County are visiting the museum today. The students will be led on guided tours of the museum's exhibit galleries and will take part in educational programming developed and presented by the museum's education staff. The museum offers guided tours and specially designed SOL-based programs for students throughout the school year. Teachers interested in letting their students take advantage of this opportunity are encouraged to contact the museum at 276-634-4185 or discover@vmnh.virginia.gov to schedule a date to visit the museum.

December 18, 2013

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December 16, 2013

On behalf of the staff and boards of the Virginia Museum of Natural History, we want to thank all those who have supported the museum this year through tax-deductible Discovery Fund donations, VMNH Memberships, Corporate Partnerships, volunteer contributions and more. This generous support directly benefits students, families and others who take part in vital museum programs. Although 2013 is coming to a close, our fiscal year ends June 30, so we are excited to continue our success in spring 2014. In the meantime, it's not too late to make a gift before calendar year 2013 ends by visiting http://www.vmnh.net/donate-now. Thank you for your support!

December 11, 2013

TEACHERS!! DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS DECEMBER 20th!! There is still space available to bring your students to the museum's FREE Dino Day Student Day event on Friday, January 10, 2014! Give your students the chance to take part in activities provided by museum scientists and educators, as well as the rare opportunity to interact with real dinosaur fossils and other items from the museum collections! Call 276-634-4185 or email discover@vmnh.virginia.gov to reserve your space today.

December 9, 2013

Make plans to attend the museum's next edition of '2nd Thursday Science Talks' when VMNH Curator of Marine Biology, Dr. Judith Winston, presents "Taxonomy and You: The Importance of Taxonomy in Biodiversity Studies" on Thursday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Winston is on the international governing board which rules and regulates the naming of new species discovered by science and will share her expertise during this free presentation. We look forward to seeing you at the museum!

December 8, 2013

The museum will open to the public at 11 a.m. on Monday to ensure the safety of all our visitors due to the current icy conditions.

December 6, 2013

VMNH Memberships and Commemorative Bricks make great gifts! Celebrate the holidays and support the museum's important work with your purchase of Gift Memberships and gift Commemorative Bricks. Membership are good for one year, or you can take advantage of our new 2-year memberships that provide the same great benefits at a 20% discount! Thank you for your support!

December 5, 2013

Dr. Joe Keiper, VMNH Executive Director, tours the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History during a site visit for the American Alliance of Museums. Dr. Keiper is serving on an expert review team as part of the Sam Noble Museum's AAM re-accreditation process.

December 4, 2013

TEACHERS! Dino Day Student Day is Friday, January 10, 2014 and space is still available for you to bring your students! The FREE event gives students a hands-on dino learning experience that features a variety of learning stations and integrates pre-historic items from the museum collections! If you're interested in signing-up your class to attend, be sure to hurry. Times and spaces are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 276-634-4185 or email discover@vmnh.virginia.gov today! Sessions are 9 to 11 a.m. and noon-2 p.m.

December 3, 2013

Happy #GivingTuesday from the Virginia Museum of Natural History! Gifts of all types and sizes make vital programs in Education, Research and Exhibits possible. To learn about how you can partner with the museum, please visit http://www.vmnh.net/donate-now. Thank you for your support!