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Don't miss all the great attractions and activities Martinsville-Henry County has to offer!

July 31, 2015

Don't miss all the great attractions and activities Martinsville-Henry County has to offer!


#FlashbackFriday to our very first #SincerelyBigAl episode

July 31, 2015

#FlashbackFriday to our very first #SincerelyBigAl episode. What have you discovered from our series? Our last (for a little while!) episode will be posted next week. If you haven't seen any of our episodes yet, make sure to check them out and see all the cool things that go on within the museum that you may not know about!


The fifth episode of #SincerelyBigAl is ready, and this time, we tag along with the POWwow!

July 29, 2015

The fifth episode of #SincerelyBigAl is ready, and this time, we tag along with the POWwow! camp on their trip to Natural Bridge, to see what it is like to go to summer camp here at VMNH for a day. Fair warning, it does look pretty fun! Even though most of the summer camps have came to a close, it is never too early to start thinking about next year! #WhatWillYouDiscover?


For our last #TriviaTuesday ...

July 28, 2015

For our last #TriviaTuesday, we asked: How long do you believe it took for these two Aztec dog figurines to be created by the 3D printer brought in from The Virtual Curation Lab at VCU? For this job specifically, it took approximately one hour. Watch the video below to see the entire process in one minute! Thanks to Rebekah Carter Flora and Brooke Wilborn Haiar for your guesses! #WhatWillYouDiscover?


It's barbecue, beer and

It's barbecue, beer and

July 28, 2015

It's barbecue, beer and...bugs! The museum is the place to be on Friday, August 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. as we host "Bugs, Beer & BBQ" inside and outside the museum. Enjoy a variety of beer choices, an amazing barbecue dinner provided by Mtn ' Jax Restaurant & Pub, and live music by Tenured Soul! Register for the "Bugs, Beer & BBQ Cornhole Tournament" and compete for trophies and museum prizes! Good people. Good food. Good fun. Good times! Tickets are only $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Purchase tickets online at http://www.vmnh.net/products/details/id/115 or at the museum box office. All proceeds fund the museum's scientific research, education programs, and exhibits. Attendees must be 21 or older. Special thanks to ...


Tickets are available now for Bugs, Beer & BBQ on Aug

July 27, 2015

Tickets are available now for Bugs, Beer & BBQ on Aug. 14 ($20 in advance, $25 at the door). Purchase yours at 276-634-4162 or http://www.vmnh.net/products/details/id/115/catid/76/bugs,-beer-bbq!


In this installment for The Day of Archaeology, Dr

July 24, 2015

In this installment for The Day of Archaeology, Dr. Elizabeth Moore, curator of archaeology at the Virginia Museum of Natural History, highlights the recent work leading up to the Exploring Virginia exhibit opening September 5. #DayofArch #VMNH


Today is The Day of Archaeology!

July 24, 2015

Today is The Day of Archaeology! This annual event "provides a window into the daily lives of archaeologists from all over the world." Don't miss this post by VMNH Archaeology Intern Brenna Geraghty, as she highlights her fascinating work at VMNH over the past few months #DayofArch #VMNH


Only a few more days until the "Living on the Water" exhibit is gone!

July 24, 2015

Only a few more days until the "Living on the Water" exhibit is gone! Make sure to come check it out!! #WhatWillYouDiscover?


On this fourth episode of #SincerelyBigAl ...

July 23, 2015

On this fourth episode of #SincerelyBigAl, we show you the exit interviews of Sam Popejoy and Brenna Geraghty, our Paleontology and Archaeology Interns. This video details the work they have accomplished as well as what they learned from interning here at VMNH. We are proud of them and wish them the best in their future endeavors!


It's time again for #TriviaTuesday!

It's time again for #TriviaTuesday!

July 21, 2015

It's time again for #TriviaTuesday! The question this week is: How long do you believe it took for these two Aztec dog figurines to be created by the 3D printer brought in from The Virtual Curation Lab at VCU? HINT: longer than 30 minutes! Leave your guess in the comments below for a chance to win a one time 10% discount from our PALEO cafe or museum store! #WhatWillYouDiscover?


From our last #TriviaTuesday, we asked: 

How many teeth does our Megalodon jaw have?

From our last #TriviaTuesday, we asked: How many teeth does our Megalodon jaw have?

July 20, 2015

From our last #TriviaTuesday, we asked: How many teeth does our Megalodon jaw have? The top portion of the jaw has four rows of 24 teeth, and the bottom has four rows of 22, adding up to a total of 184 teeth! Wow, isn't that crazy? Thank you so much Rebekah Carter Flora for your guess! Tune in tomorrow for another question. Until then, #WhatWillYouDiscover?


Welcome to the Virginia Museum of Natural History, the museum without walls

July 15, 2015

Welcome to the Virginia Museum of Natural History, the museum without walls. We invite you to come experience the museum and see how everything comes together, full circle.


It's time again for our #TriviaTuesday!

It's time again for our #TriviaTuesday!

July 14, 2015

It's time again for our #TriviaTuesday! The question this week is: How many teeth does our Megalodon jaw have? HINT: it's upstairs near the over look! If you guess it correctly, you will win a 10% one time discount to our Paleo Cafe or Store! Leave your answer in the comments below! #WhatWillYouDiscover?


The question from our last #TriviaTuesday was: What exhibit has the largest number of specimens?

July 13, 2015

The question from our last #TriviaTuesday was: What exhibit has the largest number of specimens? While multiple exhibits of ours have many specimens, the one with the most would have to be our Leafcutter Ants exhibit! Check out the full answer in the video below. Thanks to Rebekah Carter Flora and Brooke Wilborn Haiar for your guesses!


Now that you have seen Part 1 of our Molding & Casting process ...

July 8, 2015

Now that you have seen Part 1 of our Molding & Casting process, Part 2 is now here as the third episode of our "Sincerely, Big Al" series! We hope you enjoy! Don't forget to share so we can reach as many people as possible. If you have anything you would like to see us cover in our series, make sure to let us know in the comments below.


It's #TriviaTuesday!

It's #TriviaTuesday!

July 7, 2015

It's #TriviaTuesday! The question is: What exhibit of ours has the largest number of specimens? Leave your guess in the comments below for a chance to win 10% off a one-time purchase in our Museum Store and/or PALEO Cafe! #WhatWillYouDiscover?


Our #TriviaTuesday question asked, What type of injury led to Big Al's death?

Our #TriviaTuesday question asked, What type of injury led to Big Al's death?

July 6, 2015

Our #TriviaTuesday question asked, What type of injury led to Big Al's death? Though Big Al has 19 identified injuries, the one that most likely led to his death was a broken toe. This wound healed poorly and would have kept Big Al from being able to hunt. Without the ability to hunt, this natural predator would have become weak and unable to protect himself from other predators. Thank you, Rebekah Carter Flora and Linda R Drage for your guesses!


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July 3, 2015

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Our "Sincerely, Big Al" series is taking off, and we have episode two for you right here!

July 2, 2015

Our "Sincerely, Big Al" series is taking off, and we have episode two for you right here! Have you ever wondered how the process goes for making casts of fossils? Jessica and Eddie will take you through the steps on how to make a cast of a jaw from a 14 million year old horse! This is the first portion of the process; make sure to tune in next week for Part 2!


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