About Virginia Living Museum

Exhibits, a planetarium & a nature trail. Museum with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium & a nature trail with 250 species of plants & animals.

💬 What Parents Say

• 💡Don't miss the otter feeding experience and keeper talks - reviewers specifically highlighted watching otter feedings as a memorable learning moment with knowledgeable staff
• 💡The dinosaur section features real fossils displayed in cabin structures, not just replicas, making it more educational than expected - worth dedicating time to explore thoroughly
• 💡Plan to spend 2-3 hours walking the boardwalk loop to see all outdoor animal exhibits (otters, beavers, coyotes, foxes, deer) plus the dinosaur park with play structures
• 🕐Visit on weekdays or avoid January when some exhibits may be closed for maintenance - group discounts and age-specific discounts are available, making it budget-friendly for families and youth groups
• 💡The boardwalk layout and touch pool tank make this very accessible for toddlers and young children - your 2+ year old can enjoy dinosaur replicas and animal viewing without height restrictions

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