they expected to receive over 70,000 visitors to the new facility in the upcoming year, however, according to a recent economic impact study the number of visitors is estimated to be between 87,000 and 140,00.
Currently, visitors have the opportunity to view many unique areas of the museum including HARVEST FOUNDATION of the PIEDMONT GREAT HALL and the Mr. & Mrs. l. Dudley Walker lecture Hall , ALONG WITH THE LIBRARY, VMNH STORE, NEW MOON CAFE, and HOOKER FURNITURE THEATER, the first site in Virginia to feature CineMuse high-definition cinema.
Special Exhibits "FEATHERED DINOSAURS OF CHINA" & "CHINASAURS: THE GREAT DINOSAURS OF CHINA".
THE VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY is a affiliate of the SMITHSOONIAN INSTITUTION-is accredited by the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS. (a distinction earned by fewer than 10% of museums in the UNITED STATES.
the Museum is a member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers, Virginia Association of Museums, Heritage Preservation and a agency of the Secretary of Natural Resources for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
the Museum is open Monday - Saturday 9am-5:30pm and Sundays Noon-5;30PM MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS ADMITTED FOR FREE
admission is $7 for adults; $6for senior citizens and college students; $3 for children and yourht3-18 children under 3 FREE.
for more information about membership or volunteer opportunities call 276-634-41341 or visit the web site at www.vmnh.net.