Enjoy a day of family fun at the Virginia Living Museum during your visit to Williamsburg. Explore indoor and outdoor animal exhibits and see more than 250 species of wildlife native to Virginia, including bald eagles and endangered red wolves. Kid-friendly highlights include discovery centers, interactive hands-on exhibits, and an outdoor Dinosaur Discovery Trail with life-like dinosaurs, dig pits, and fossils.

Guarantee entry to the Virginia Living Museum in Newport News
A must-see for animal lovers and families with kids
Explore indoor and outdoor animal exhibits and a dinosaur trail
Buy your tickets ahead of time to avoid waiting in line at the ticket counter

What To Expect

Virginia Living Museum

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.  
• Admission Ticket Included

Highlight

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

Include

Admission ticket to Virginia Living Museum

Exclude

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.