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Visitors can meet small sharks, pine voles, ghost crabs, moon jellyfish and other nocturnal critters.
This two-story, glass-covered walkthrough introduces visitors to two environments: 'Appalachian Cove,' which includes a mountain stream and lake display featuring live fish, as well as free-
In the Piedmont and Mountains Gallery visitors are "nose to nose" with a captivating variety of flying, crawling, swimming and climbing animals. Engaging exhibits such as spotted turtles swi
Learn about some of the fossil remains and minerals that can be found in Virginia. Visitors can learn about the geology and animal residents of limestone caves, study a cut-away of the layers of a riv
This is the first exhibit in Virginia of Harper's artwork and is centered around the personal collection of Executive Director Page Hayhurst and her family. It also includes student artwork and i
Four different interactive Discovery Centers await your exploration. These hands-on Centers are brimming with specimens from the worlds of life science, space science and geology. From a visible bee h
The Coastal Plain Gallery explores the world's richest nursery, the Chesapeake Bay. From the forests beyond Virginia's coastal marshes to the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and beyond, the Coa
When you visit Andalo's Clubhouse, some old friends will greet you. Thomas the Tank Engine and his Sodor neighbors will be waiting to take you on train adventures.
The new 'Adventures in Flight' gallery takes visitors on an aviation adventure when they "wing walk" on a Jenny bi-plane, see a replica 1903 Wright Flyer, explore a DC-9 passenger
This exhibition is an outstanding display of military and civilian weapons exploring muzzle-loading firearms, ignition systems, and the evolution of the standing British infantry musket before 1800.
This exhibition showcases ceramics made in England, Germany and early America. A wide array of stoneware vessels for drinking, dining and storage was available in the 17th and 18th centuries. This exh
Mayor Barton Myers transformed his city from a prosperous coastal town into a thriving modern metropolis. Thanks to a generous gift from T. Parker Host, the Moses Myers House honors this "first c
Highlighting the skills of master carvers and their sources of inspiration, 'Cameo Performances' explores the history of cameo glass carving beginning with ancient Roman examples, focusing o
This exhibition takes a closer look at the production and decoration of ceramic wares of the eighteenth century. Find out the difference between stoneware, earthenware and porcelain and discover how o
A selection of the most exciting historical and contemporary photographs added to the Museum's collection in recent years. Artists represented include Berenice Abbott, August Sander, William Chri
View history and cutting edge technology at our world-class, fully-automatic, digital Amateur Radio satelllite station. Discover how Ham Radio is exploring the next big steps in digital technology and
This exhibition explores the use of quilting to decorate bed coverings, clothing, and accessories of the 17th and 18th centuries. See detailed drawings of elaborate quilting patterns that often are ob
This exhibition dazzles with rich and colorful choices in table and tea wares available to 18th-century British and American consumers. Expanding world trade and strengthening industry put a teapot on
After more than three years of planning, the Virginia Air & Space Center has opened the first phase of its new hands-on space gallery.
This is an exhibition of two types of keyboard musical instruments. The 1762 harpsichord made by Jacob Kirckman of London makes its sound by plucking the strings. An 1806 grand piano by John Broadwood
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