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April 29, 2015

An exciting new series of Saturday programming is starting May 9 at the museum! "Science Saturdays" is the perfect opportunity to experience the museum's research first-hand. Meet museum curators and view museum collections and artifacts that usually remain behind closed doors! Learn about the ground-breaking research happening at the museum and at research sites across Virginia! Learn more at http://www.vmnh.net/science-saturdays

April 29, 2015

The Virginia Museum of Natural History is excited to offer the opportunity to learn more about the JOIDES Resolution, a scientific research vessel! Juliet Crowell, an educator who recently completed her voyage on the JOIDES Resolution is coming to Martinsville, VA on May 13 -14, 2015. She will be offering hands on and free to the public programming about the ship and the science that goes on there for all ages. To inquire, contact discover@vmnh.virginia.gov or call (276) 634-4185.

April 28, 2015

Our public Doodle Bugs! session will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3:00 p.m. at the museum. There's still space available. Please email discover@vmnh.virginia.gov. http://www.vmnh.net/doodle-bugs

April 25, 2015

The museum hosted the annual Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 25 at Frank Wilson Park in Martinsville. While the rain and cold kept the crowds down, those that made it out to the park had a great time! Thank you to all of our presenters and volunteers who helped make the event possible!

April 24, 2015

The Virginia Museum of Natural History hosted Earth Day Student Day today for over 200 local school children. Students from Drewry Mason and Rich Acres, as well as homeschool students, participated in the event, which was free of charge thanks to the support of American Global Logistics. Representatives from Dan River Basin Association, Philpott Lake, Henry County Public Schools, Laurel Park Middle School's FFA Chapter, and the museum held a variety of hands-on activities that taught children principles in environmental stewardship, as well as how technology and nature can go hand-in-hand. Thank you to all of our presenters and for all the students and teachers who participated in the day's activities! Special thanks to ...

April 23, 2015

The museum hosted a community meeting today to get input and ideas for the upcoming Museum Without Walls 2015-2020 vision plan. Business leaders, educators, non-profit leaders, and government representatives came together to share a variety of exciting ideas. The information will be compiled and shared in the coming months leading to the launch of Museum Without Walls 2015-2020. Thank you to Sammy Redd, Coordinator of College Access at New College Institute and Past-Chairman of the VMNH Board of Trustees, for serving as moderator of the event.

April 22, 2015

Happy Earth Day from the Virginia Museum of Natural History!! Be sure to come out to J. Frank Wilson Park in Martinsville for the FREE Earth Day Festival this Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.! Live animals, live music, games, crafts, face painting, temporary tattoos, eviro-friendly balloon animals, and much more will be available throughout the event!

April 17, 2015

We have the BEST volunteers in the world!

April 16, 2015

Join us Saturday, April 25 for the FREE Earth Day Festival at J. Frank Wilson Memorial Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.!

April 15, 2015

The Virginia Museum of Natural History is proud to have been named a Commonwealth of Virginia Wellness Certified Agency at a recent ceremony with Governor McAuliffe. This program recognizes and promotes excellence in workplace wellness.

April 13, 2015

VMNH annual Gala was a success!

April 9, 2015

Big news from VMNH! We're excited to announce that Dr. Alex Hastings has accepted the position of Assistant Curator of Paleontology! Dr. Hastings comes to the museum from Martin Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg, where he is a postdoctoral fellow within the Center for Natural Science Collections. He will begin his duties in July. If he looks familiar to some of you, he was a key team member featured in the Smithsonian Channel's "Titanoboa: Monster Snake". More information will be available in the coming days. Congratulations, Alex!

April 6, 2015

Back home visiting the area this summer? Consider interning at the Virginia Museum of Natural History as a summer Museum Education Intern. This unpaid position will provide a once in a lifetime opportunity while working in a very supportive and enriching environment. Sample tasks include the development of activities for summer camp programs, supporting museum education staff in supervision of children, leading STEM focused programs, and integrating technology with education projects. If you are interested in this amazing opportunity please apply here: https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/

April 2, 2015

THANK YOU to our Grapes & Grains sponsors! Tickets and a very limited number of Table Sponsorships are still available for this April 11 event. Proceeds benefit vital museum programs in research, education and exhibits. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.vmnh.net/events/details/id/190/grapes-and-grains.

April 1, 2015

Piedmont Arts is seeking nominations for the 2015 Clyde Hooker Awards. Be sure to submite your nominations by May 1! >> bit.ly/1GL7tcg

April 1, 2015

VMNH educators connect with schools and other groups throughout Virginia and beyond through the museum's new Distance Learning program.