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August 29, 2013

Approximately 100 students from Magna Vista's 9th grade Warrior Tech Accademy visited VMNH on Thursday, August 29. As part of their coursework, the students are embarking on a study of early man and the museum has issued a challenge to the students of the Academy to research and develop an online exhibit focusing on the archaeological studies of the culture of Paleolithic and Neolithc Man. As part of the challenge, the students were at the museum to get a better understanding of this topic and will return to the museum on September 27th to present their online exhibits. The best projects chosen will be uploaded to the museum's Web site for public view. The museum congratulates all students taking part in the challenge and ...

August 29, 2013

The museum has a full calendar of exhibits, events and programs during the coming year, with a fall schedule packed with a variety of fun events. Team slots and sponsorships are still available for the Sept. 6 Golf Tournament, and we are looking forward to the kickoff of the "2nd Thursday Science Talks" with a presentation by Dr. Joe Keiper on Sept. 12 (RSVP today!). We look forward to seeing you at the museum!

August 29, 2013

The "Dinosaurs" exhibit in the Hall of Ancient Life has been extended through fall 2013! Don't miss this spectacular exhibit, along with the "Dinosaur Discovery" maze exhibit now open through April 5, 2014. We look forward to seeing you at the museum!

August 29, 2013

Virginia Museum of Natural History leaders are looking at the development of a branch facility in Waynesboro.

August 26, 2013

VMNH recently completed its most successful series of summer camps, reaching 205 area children in 17 separate camps. This success is made possible by VMNH Corporate Partners and generous contributions of all sizes to the VMNH Discovery Fund.

August 25, 2013

TEACHERS!! Sign-ups are still being accepted for the FREE Reptile Day Student Day on Friday, September 20! The event includes well over 100 live snakes and other reptiles and amphibians, a presentation by reptile expert, Keith Farmer, and reptile-themed education programs led by VMNH educators! It's offered on a first-come-first-served reservation basis, so call 276-634-4185 or email discover@vmnh.virginia.gov ASAP!!

August 24, 2013

Dr. Elizabeth Moore, curator of archaeology, shares information with the VMNH Board of Trustees about animal specimens collected at a Native American village site along the Potomac river dating from around 1400 A.D.

August 23, 2013

Dr. Alton Dooley, curator of paleontology, and Ray Vodden, research technician, present a demonstration of the museum's casting program to VMNH Foundation Board Members during the Board's quarterly meeting.

August 23, 2013

Dr. Alton Dooley, curator of paleontology, and Ray Vodden, research technician, present a demonstration of the museum's casting program to VMNH Foundation Board Members during the Board's quarterly meeting.

August 23, 2013

Sign up today for the 8th Annual VMNH Golf Tournament! Sponsorhips and team slots are still open, and proceeds benefit the VMNH Foundation Discovery Fund, which supports the museum's programs in education, research, and exhibits.

August 20, 2013

Thank you to recent VMNH Corporate Partners National Exterminators, Inc., and the Exchange Club of Martinsville. Our Corporate Partners and other supporters at all levels make our programs possible! To learn more, please visit http://www.vmnh.net/corporate-giving.

August 20, 2013

Don't miss this fascinating presentation on September 12! Free admission to "2nd Thursday Science Talks" is provided by generous donations to the VMNH Foundation Discovery Fund. All presentations are held at VMNH from 6 to 7 p.m. Space is limited, so please RSVP one week prior to each event to charlotte.harter@vmnh.virginia.gov or 276-634-4162.

August 19, 2013

The Virginia Museum of Natural History recently completed its 2013 Summer Camps, with this year as the most successful ever thanks to VMNH Corporate Partner support. • VMNH staff served 205 students in 17 separate camps. • Funding support provided 63 full student scholarships. • VMNH staff conducted a variety of additional camps with community partners. The VMNH Summer Camps were made possible by generous donations to the VMNH Foundation, along with support from the Kiwanis Club and the Southwestern Piedmont Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists. To learn about how you can support these and other museum programs, please visit http://www.vmnh.net/donate-now.

August 16, 2013

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August 16, 2013

Sign up today for the 8th Annual VMNH Golf Tournament! Team slots and sponsorships at a variety of levels are still available! Proceeds benefit the VMNH Foundation Discovery Fund supporting museum programs in Research, Education and Exhibits.

August 16, 2013

Time is running out! Be sure to sign-up for the VMNH Foundation Captain's Choice Golf Tournament at Westlake Golf & Country Club at Smith Mountain Lake on Friday, September 6!! Amazing top prizes include a "Stay and Play" weekend at the Homestead in Hot Springs and a weekend golf trip to Pinehurst, N.C. compliments of McPeake Hotels and National Golf Club!! All proceeds go to the VMNH Foundation Discovery Fund in support of the museum's research, collections, exhibits and education programs.

August 14, 2013

TEACHERS - Learn about the museum and its many programs at the VMNH Teacher Appreciation Night on Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy free food and refreshments generously provided by El Norteno, a VMNH Corporate Partner. SPACE IS LIMITED, so please RSVP to 276-634-4162 or charlotte.harter@vmnh.virginia.gov today!

August 14, 2013

Dr. Joe Keiper, executive director of VMNH, was recently featured on WSET as part of a story highlighting his forensic work in Ohio.

August 13, 2013

Dr. Joe Keiper, executive director of VMNH, was interviewed by WSET ABC 13 today for his role in using forensic entomology to help shed light on the most recent serial killings case in Cleveland. The interview is tentatively scheduled to air during the 5:30 p.m. newscast for those in the Roanoke-Lynchburg media market. Be sure to check it out! Thanks to Heather Rosenbaum for a fantastic interview!

August 13, 2013

Area State Employees attend dinner in their honor

August 13, 2013

Governor Bob McDonnell visited the Virginia Museum of Natural History on Monday as part of a cookout in appreciation of Virginia state employees and their families.

August 13, 2013

Dr. Joe Keiper, VMNH executive director, traveled to Ohio in late July to lend his entomological (insect) expertise to an East Cleveland murder investigation.

August 12, 2013

Governor Bob McDonnell is visiting the museum as part of a reception for state employees in Southside Virginia.