Jean S. Adams Education Pavilion

The Jean S. Adams Education Pavilion represents a significant economic development and quality of life initiative that will generate greater public awareness of the Virginia Museum of Natural History, partnering organizations and the entire region. The Pavilion and its resulting education programs, interpretive elements and multi-use functionality will enhance the experiences of students, visitors and other groups through extended visits, enriched interpretation, and multi-use opportunities. In addition to enhancing visitor experiences, the Pavilion will serve as a significant draw for increased visitation to the museum and the region.

The increased awareness of the participating institutions and the region will result in increased visits by visitors from the primary audience of those living within a 50-mile radius of Martinsville, along with increased visitor spending throughout the region.

Jean S. Adams Education Pavilion: Exhibits

In order to supplement the visitor experience, while enhancing critical STEM-based lessons, the museum is leading a public campaign to raise funds for the first-ever life-sized model of Pelagornis sandersi, the bird with the largest wingspan ever known. This one-of-a-kind exhibit will be featured in the Jean S. Adams Education Pavilion, supporting lessons on ecology in connection with J. Frank Wilson Park.

To support the Pelagornis campaign, please contact us at 276-634-4163 or ryan.barber@vmnh.virginia.gov.  Click here to download a mailable gift form.

Pelagornis sandersi once flew over Virginia with a wingspan of over 20 feet. The museum has commissioned the creation of a 3-D model of this amazing creature, which will be displayed within the new Jean S. Adams Education Pavilion. As the museum continues to expand its public programs and partnerships with area schools, this one-of-a-kind exhibit and its corresponding STEM-based lessons will help the museum inspire thousands of students and families each year.

Jean S. Adams Education Pavilion: Funding Support

Museum leaders have secured support for the construction of the Jean S. Adams Education Pavilion, with funding provided by Mr. George Adams and family, the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission, the Harvest Foundation, Mr. William Mayer, and many other generous supporters. Thanks to a wonderful gift from Mr. Adams and his family, the structure has been named in memory of his late wife, Jean S. Adams.

Jean S. Adams Education Pavilion: Campaign Supporters

George Adams & Family
Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission
The Harvest Foundation

William F. Mayer
Gary & Susan Collins
Kiwanis Club of Martinsville

Charles & Susan Aaron
Darren & Dr. Caren Aaron
C. Reed Anderson
Nancy L. Baker
T. G. Balabanis
Ryan & Amber Barber
Gayle & Larry Barts
Dr. LeAnn & Roy Binger
Dr. Noel T. Boaz
Robert & Sharon Bushnell
J. Smith & Gael Chaney
Sandra Coleman
Faye & Peter Cooper
Archer Deatherage
Dr. Barry M. Dorsey
Darrin & Jennifer Doss
Drs. Paul & Margie Eason
Rhonda Edwards
Walter & Helen Flythe
Fred & Linda Gehrke
Timothy J. Gette
Margaret Harden
Charlotte Harter
Betsy & Mark Ivey
Stephen & Heather Jackson
Barry & Amy Jarrett
Joseph & Ellen Jessee
Dr. Mervyn & Virginia King
|William & Alicia Lantz
V. Carole Lougheed
Dr. Eugene Madonia
David Martin
Paul & Patricia May
Henry & Gail Mitchell
Dr. & Mrs. J. Peyton Moore
Dr. James K. Muehleck
Melody & Keith Oliver
Coy & Linda Park
Ollie & Jane Pilson
Greg & Cynthia Preston
Clarence L. Reaser
Richard Renfro & Martha Otto
Roscoe & Linda Reynolds
Zachary Ryder
J. Randolph Smith
Carl & Robin Smith
Gwendolyn Sowdon
Betty Stephenson
Cawley & Nancy Stine
William & Catherine Stone
Julie H. Thomas
Ellen Thomason
James & Theresa Tobin
Robert & Gail Vogler
Clement Wheatley
Edward & Melissa White
Charles & Ella Wickham
Ellen Wood

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$5 for ages 3-17, seniors 60+, and college students
FREE for children under 3, museum members, and members of ASTC participating institutions

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