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VMNH fossil display at the Waynesboro Riverfest
April 30, 2012
VMNH fossil display at the Waynesboro Riverfest.
Natalie Faunce and Ryan Anderson of WSLS 10 visited the Virginia Museum of Natural History on ...
April 30, 2012
Natalie Faunce and Ryan Anderson of WSLS 10 visited the Virginia Museum of Natural History on April 30 to shoot footage for an upcoming episode of "Daytime Blue Ridge." The museum and its many exhibits and programs will be featured on an upcoming episode of the show.
This album includes images of selected objects and artifacts that highlight the diversity of the ...
April 27, 2012
This album includes images of selected objects and artifacts that highlight the diversity of the VMNH scientific collections.
Staff at the Virginia Museum of Natural History recently came to the aid of museum colleagues at ...
April 26, 2012
Staff at the Virginia Museum of Natural History recently came to the aid of museum colleagues at the Fairfield Foundation in Gloucester, Virginia, following massive flooding at the organization's collections site due to a plumbing leak. Curator of Archaeology Dr. Elizabeth Moore and Librarian Mary Catherine Santoro are providing assistance at the site.
The museum held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception on Thursday, April 19 at the museum
April 21, 2012
The museum held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception on Thursday, April 19 at the museum. Volunteers and staff were able to socialize before each volunteer was recognized for their service to the museum. Afterwards, door prizes were handed-out, including the grand prize of a hand-carved Bluebird created by Bob Penley. The entire staff of VMNH thanks every volunteer, past and present, for all their contributions towards the museum's goals.
Over 200 1st and 2nd graders from Patrick Henry Elementary and Drewry Mason Elementary ...
April 20, 2012
Over 200 1st and 2nd graders from Patrick Henry Elementary and Drewry Mason Elementary, as well as area homeschool students, took part in Earth Day at VMNH on April 20. Museum staff, interpreters, and members of the Dan River Basin Association, Master Naturalists, Philpott Lake, Future Farmers of America at Laurel Park Middle School, and other community partners helped make the event a huge success!
Dr
April 11, 2012
Dr. Jeff Day visited VMNH to consult with museum staff on human health education programs and gave lectures promoting his book "Don't Touch That!" at the museum this past Saturday April 7th, and at Studio 107 on April 6th. He discussed critters that you might not want to touch in nature and drew illustrations and autographed books for guests. To learn more about Dr. Day, visit www.jeffdaycartoons.com.
Saturday, March 17, 2012 VMNH KITE FESTIVAL - BEST EVER!
April 3, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012 VMNH KITE FESTIVAL - BEST EVER!
Saturday, March 17, 2012 VMNH KITE FESTIVAL - BEST EVER!
April 3, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012 VMNH KITE FESTIVAL - BEST EVER!
Saturday, March 17, 2012 - over 1,000 people attended!
April 3, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012 - over 1,000 people attended!
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