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Virginia Living Museum

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Quick Facts

Hours:
Summer times (Memorial Day to Labor Day):
Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Winter times (Labor Day to Memorial Day):
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Sat.; noon to 5 p.m. Sun.

Price:
Museum Only: Adults - $15.00; Children (3 - 12) - $12.00.
Planetarium: $4 in addition to museum admission

Amenities:
Public restrooms; picnic tables; cafe; gift shop.

Parking:
Free

Explore the commonwealth's natural wonders in this attraction. Tour living exhibits and habitats housing wildlife and plants from the coves of the Appalachian Mountains to the waters of the Atlantic. See animals in natural habitats including wolves, foxes, deer, eagles, snakes, fish, an alligator, a variety of birds and more. Also explore the skies with a rooftop Meade telescope and planetarium.

Discover the unusual relationship between caterpillars, butterflies and their natural surroundings in Amazing Butterflies. the museum's feature exhibit.  It is open May 28 - Sept. 5, 2011. 

Virginia Living Museum
524 J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Newport News VA
757-595-1900
http://www.thevlm.org

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