Explore Virginia's natural heritage from the mountains to the sea with exhibits that look back at you. Transport yourself to the steamy world of a cypress swamp, complete with alligators and snapping turtles. Find songbirds nestled in the trees around a cascading mountain waterfall and view trout in a cool mountain stream. Explore the underwater world of the Chesapeake Bay and the underground realm of a limestone cave. See flying squirrels, stingrays and other creatures of the night.

Touch some famous Bay creatures, plus enjoy activities at four hands-on discovery centers. See spectactular views of the sun from the observatory and travel the universe in the planetarium theater.

Outdoors, stroll the 3/4-mile elevated boardwalk to view coastal birds, bald eagles, bobcat, river otters, endangered red wolves and other animals in natural habitats, plus enjoy native plant gardens.

Museum Hours
Summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Daily, 9am to 6pm

Winter (Labor Day to Memorial Day)
Monday - Saturday, 9am to 5pm
Sunday, 12 noon to 5pm

Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day

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Located two miles off I-64 at exit 258A in Newport News, Virginia. Convenient to Williamsburg, Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

Drive two miles on J. Clyde Morris Blvd., turn left at traffic light opposite fire station.

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Admission rates vary but range from

$4 - $15 for Adults
$4 - $12 for Children (ages 3-12)

Rates subject to change without notice.

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