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's included
- Admission ticket to Virginia Living Museum
What's not included
- 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.
Languages spoken by guide
Additional information
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Wheelchair accessible
Limited number of wheelchairs and strollers available for no extra fee.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.