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April 30, 2014

Don't miss the Bug Daze family festival on Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum. This event will feature fun and educational displays of unusual insects, crustaceans, arachnids and more, highlighting the roles of various bugs in people's everyday lives. Don't miss the new special exhibit "Farmers, Warriors, Builders: The Hidden Life of Ants" during your visit! This festival is sponsored by Hooker Furniture Corporation, a VMNH Corporate Partner. To learn about Corporate Partnerships and other support opportunities, please visit www.vmnh.net/donate-now.

April 28, 2014

Annual fund raising event at VMNH featured wines, specialty beers, other spirits and a silent auction.

April 24, 2014

Don't miss the special exhibit "Farmers, Warriors, Builders: The Hidden Life of Ants," opening Saturday, April 26. This Smithsonian exhibit is sponsored at VMNH by Bassett Furniture Industries and the Marjorie Sutton Memorial Fund.

April 23, 2014

Don't miss out this Saturday! The museum's Earth Day Festival at the Smith River Sports Complex is a perfectly fun way of spending the day with your family! Even better, it's absolutely free!

April 21, 2014

Join us for lunch this week in the PALEO Cafe!

April 21, 2014

Tickets and table sponsorships are still available for the "Grapes & Grains" gala on April 26. Tickets are $50, and proceeds benefit the VMNH Discovery Fund which supports vital museum programs in Research, Education and Exhibits. For event details, current sponsors, and table sponsorship options, please visit http://www.vmnh.net/grapes-and-grains.

April 19, 2014

Grapes & Grains is only a week away and it's the perfect way to have fun and support the museum at the same time! Wineries, meaderies, and distilleries from throughout Virginia will be on hand for tastings, and a silent auction with amazing items to bid on will take place throughout the evening! If you don't already have tickets to the museum's largest fundraiser of the year, be sure to purchase them now at www.vmnh.net/grapes-and-grains! We look forward to seeing you there!

April 17, 2014

Staff held a retirement luncheon inside the Hall of Ancient Life this afternoon to honor Dr. Judith Winston, curator of marine biology, for over two decades of tremendous service to the museum. In addition to her service as curator, Dr. Winston has held a variety of leadership roles throughout her career at VMNH, including serving as interim executive director. The museum greatly appreciates everything Dr. Winston has done in helping it become one of the most respected natural history museum's in the nation! More photos to follow soon!

April 16, 2014

Today's featured Grapes & Grains winery is Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery in Moneta, Virginia! We're very excited to have them participate in our April 26th gala at the museum! Take a minute to learn more about them by visiting www.smlwine.com and be sure to purchase your tickets to Grapes & Grains by visiting www.vmnh.net/grapes-and-grains today!

April 16, 2014

For their years of excellent dedication and generous support.

April 15, 2014

The museum's Department of Education and Public Programs is now accepting summer internship applications! Interns will gain valuable, real-world experience in an inclusive, mission-driven, collegial environment, while being mentored by supportive VMNH education staff. Interns will learn about and participate in a wide variety of educational programs offered at VMNH and will assist staff with various projects relating to program design, development, implementation and evaluation. Go to www.vmnh.net/careers to learn more!

April 11, 2014

Today's featured Grapes & Grains food vendor is Uptown Sweets located in Martinsville! We're excited to have Uptown Sweets be part of our April 26 fundraiser and looking forward to see what deserts they have in store for everyone attending! Be sure to visit www.uptownsweetsbakery.com to learn more about them and visit www.vmnh.net/grapes-and-grains to purchase your tickets today!

April 10, 2014

VMNH volunteers donate thousands of hours to help the museum!

April 9, 2014

Today's featured Grapes & Grains winery is Villa Appalaccia Winery in Floyd, Virginia! We're very excited to have them participate in our April 26th gala at the museum! Take a minute to learn more about them by visiting www.villaappalaccia.com and be sure to purchase your tickets to Grapes & Grains by visiting www.vmnh.net/grapes-and-grains today!

April 8, 2014

The museum is actively seeking a Research Technician & Specimen Preparator. This is a full-time position with excellent state benefits. Those interested should complete an online application by April 30, 2014. Please share with anyone you think would be interested!

April 4, 2014

The museum will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 17. We will re-open at the regular time of 9 a.m. on Friday, April 18.

April 3, 2014

The Virginia Museum of Natural History's Grapes & Grains wine tasting gala is Saturday, April 26 and we're giving away one free ticket to one lucky person who likes this post! Featuring a wide variety of wineries and breweries (even a meadery!) from throughout Virginia, the Grapes & Grains gala is the place to be for wine and beer aficionados! Additionally, a silent auction will take place that features a plethora of items from weekend get-a-ways to Virginia Tech football tickets! All proceeds from the event go to support the museum's scientific and educational programs, as well as museum exhibits. Go ahead and purchase your tickets today at www.vmnh.net/grapes-and-grains and we'll refund you the price of one ticket if ...

April 3, 2014

Members of the Blue Ridge Foothills and Lakes chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists recently toured the Virginia Museum of Natural History.

April 2, 2014

Today's featured Grapes & Grains meadery is White Oak Mountain Meadery in Chatham, Virginia! We're very excited to have them participate in our April 26th gala at the museum! Take a minute to learn more about them by visiting www.whiteoakmead.com and be sure to purchase your tickets to Grapes & Grains by visiting www.vmnh.net/grapes-and-grains today!