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December 29, 2019

Please note that the museum will be CLOSED on Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1. We hope you had a wonderful 2019 and we hope you have an even better 2020!

December 23, 2019

Some pre-Christmas beetle collecting on top of Bald Knob in Giles County, Virginia! Left to right: Dr. Kal Ivanov, associate curator of invertebrate zoology, Dr. Joe Keiper, executive director, Jonathan Martin, CFO.

December 18, 2019

SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS If you are planning to visit the museum over the holidays, please keep in mind that the museum will be closed the following weekdays and every Sunday. Happy Holidays! Christmas Week Tuesday, December 24: Museum closes at noon Wednesday, December 25: Closed Thursday, December 26: Museum re-opens at 9 a.m. New Year's Week Tuesday, December 31: Closed Wednesday, January 1: Closed Thursday, January 2: Museum re-opens at 9 a.m.

December 18, 2019

It's Tacky Sweater Day at VMNH! Staff and Clawd - the museum's iconic Jefferson's Ground Sloth - are feeling festive today at the museum! On The Square VA

December 17, 2019

Today, the museum received a $1,000 grant from the Community Impact Funds of the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia in support of the museum's "Reptile Festival Community Engagement" initiative! The funds will help the museum provide incredible performers and exhibitors during the 2020 Reptile Festival, which will be held June 12-13 at the museum!

December 16, 2019

We're only weeks away from another Ice Age!!

December 13, 2019

School is out today due to weather. Visit VMNH today and say "snow day" at the box office and get half off admission! "Eo" the whale would like a little company...

December 12, 2019

This evening at 6 p.m.!

December 12, 2019

WINTER WEATHER DELAY Due to the threat of winter weather, the museum will open to the public at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 13.

December 11, 2019

Tomorrow at VMNH!

December 9, 2019

Dr. Joe Keiper, executive director of VMNH, is in Waynesboro this evening speaking to city council members about the proposed Waynesboro museum facility. Dr. Keiper brought with him some of the latest concept drawings to show council members.

December 6, 2019

We had a great time hosting this year's VMNH Volunteer Holiday Reception today! Our volunteers play a crucial role in the museum's day-to-day operations and we can't thank them enough for all of their contributions this past year!

December 6, 2019

The last Science Sunday of the year is this Sunday! The museum will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. this Sunday, with behind-the-scenes tours at 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Admission is pay-what-you-wish!

December 6, 2019

Do you know a Virginia educator, individual, company or organization that you think should be honored for outstanding contributions to natural science and natural science education? You now have until Friday, December 13 to submit nominations for the 33rd Annual Thomas Jefferson Awards to be presented at the museum on March 19, 2020!

December 5, 2019

Thank you, Emma! Today was Emma Clark's last day interning with the museum's education department. Emma, a senior at Roanoke College, was a tremendous help in recent months for the museum's education staff, helping instruct a variety of educational programs and completing administrative tasks, including creating several educational programs that will become part of the museum's next education guide offerings! Thank you, Emma, and best of luck your senior year!

December 4, 2019

The museum recently received over 60 microscopes through an inter-agency exchange with the University of Virginia's biology department! Dr. Joe Keiper, executive director, and Dr. Kal Ivanov, associate curator of invertebrate zoology, are busy checking out the new microscopes today, which will be used in museum research and education programs.

December 3, 2019

If you have not yet made a donation to the VMNH Foundation's Discovery Fund, #GivingTuesday is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference! Your support of the VMNH Foundation Discovery Fund makes possible award-winning exhibits, groundbreaking scientific research and collections, as well as transformative educational programs for all ages. These vital programs are made possible by supporters like you who believe in the museum's mission and commitment to natural science research and education statewide and beyond. If you would like to donate today, please go to www.vmnh.net/discovery-fund.

December 2, 2019

You know it's officially the holiday season when Clawd breaks out the Santa hat and decorations!