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A Day Full of Fun at Virginia Living Museum

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Explore Virginia's spectacular ecosystems in the only place where museum, zoo, aquarium, garden, and planetarium combine into one unforgettable adventure for all ages. Journey from indoor touch pools and a 32,000-gallon aquarium to a real cypress swamp with live alligators, then venture outside to our ¾-mile boardwalk trail featuring playful river otters, endangered red wolves, and 16 lifelike dinosaurs. Experience hands-on learning at our Wild Care Center, Conservation Command Center with seahorse nursery, interactive dig pits, and butterfly gardens, while discovering sustainable living at our Conservation Garden and Green House. Cap off your visit with a cosmic journey at the Abbitt Planetarium, where full-dome shows reveal how we're all connected in one big ecosystem—all proudly accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and certified as a Virginia Green attraction.

What's Included

  • Admission ticket to Virginia Living Museum
  • Behind-the-Scenes tours are offered for an additional fee.
  • Planetarium shows are available onsite for additional fees.
  • Saté Café offers breakfast, lunch and snack items plus outdoor seating in a patio area.
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Virginia Living Museum
524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, Virginia 23601, United States

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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.  
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the A Day Full of Fun at Virginia Living Museum?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.55 out of 5 stars based on 31 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (6)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the A Day Full of Fun at Virginia Living Museum?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Admission ticket to Virginia Living Museum.
The following is NOT included:
  • Behind-the-Scenes tours are offered for an additional fee.
  • Planetarium shows are available onsite for additional fees.
  • Saté Café offers breakfast, lunch and snack items plus outdoor seating in a patio area.
  • Photo booth is offered in lobby for additional fee.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the A Day Full of Fun at Virginia Living Museum is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for A Day Full of Fun at Virginia Living Museum will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Admission ticket to Virginia Living Museum
  • Behind-the-Scenes tours are offered for an additional fee.
  • Planetarium shows are available onsite for additional fees.
  • Saté Café offers breakfast, lunch and snack items plus outdoor seating in a patio area.
  • Photo booth is offered in lobby for additional fee.

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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