Highlights
Welcome to Virginia’s Animal Attraction … and Dinosaur Destination! View endangered red wolves. Get up close to a loggerhead turtle and jellyfish. See moray eels, fish with no eyes and frogs that change colors. Touch live spider crabs and a real dinosaur bone. Explore indoor and outdoor habitats and see more native Virginia wildlife than you will see in a lifetime! It’s all at the Virginia Living Museum, Newport News, where living exhibits depict Virginia’s natural heritage from the mountains to the sea. The museum introduces visitors to more than 250 living species native to Virginia (including 12 that are listed as endangered or threatened) through exhibits, discovery centers and interactive hands-on exhibits and an outdoor Dinosaur Discovery Trail.
What You'll Get
Visit: Virginia Living Museum, 524 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601-1999
Take a natural history tour of Virginia with indoor and outdoor live animal exhibits and hands-on activities. Stroll the elevated boardwalk to view coastal birds, bald eagles, beavers, bobcat, river otters, red wolves and other animals in naturalized habitats. Explore the outdoor Dinosaur Discovery Trail with 16 life-like dinosaurs, interactive paleo camp and dig pits, plus dinosaur and ice age fossils. Role play in out Wild and Well Clinic. Exhibits correlate with and reinforce national science standards.
The museum is located at 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Newport News (I-64, exit 258-A). Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.daily. Outdoor areas open until 4:30pm.
Cafe and Museum Store available.
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Wheelchair accessible
- Limited number of wheelchairs and strollers available for no extra fee.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
- Entry/Admission - Virginia Living Museum
Exclusions
- Behind-the-Scenes tours are offered for an additional fee.
- Planetarium shows are available onsite for additional fees.
- The Wild Side Café offers breakfast, lunch and snack items plus outdoor seating in a patio area flanking the beautiful conservation garden.
- Photo booth is offered in lobby for additional fee.
Departure Point
The Virginia Living Museum is located in Newport News,Virginia which is part of the coastal region of the state. Our neighbors include Norfolk, Hampton, Virginia Beach and the "Historic Triangle" towns of Williamsburg, Yorktown and Jamestown.
Departure Time
Museum is open seven days a week 9am to 5pm. Outdoor areas are open until 4:30pm.
(extended summer hours vary)
Duration
2 to 6 hours
Voucher Info
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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The Fine Print
Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.