524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601
Phone: (757) 595.1900
Web site: www.thevlm.org
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Explore the underwater world of the Chesapeake Bay.

Virginia’s natural heritage comes alive through living exhibits that encompass all the state’s geographic regions from the mountains to the ocean.

Each exhibit tells a story. There is the predator-prey relationship between the chipmunk and the corn snake; the survival adaptations of the flounder and puffer fish; the endangered status of the once plentiful sturgeon, and the geological changes that have created caves.

Get hands on in the touch tank at our Discovery Centers.

The living exhibits in the new building that opened in March 2004 bring people in contact with more habitats, wildlife and plant species than would be encountered in a lifetime of outdoor adventures. The exhibits literally go from the upland coves of the Appalachian Mountains to the salty offshore waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

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 four hands-on discovery centers.

Outdoors, stroll the 3/4-mile elevated boardwalk to view coastal birds, bald eagles, beavers, bobcats, river otters, endangered red wolves and other animals in natural habitats.

Located 20 minutes from Williamsburg at I-64 exit 258-A.

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NEW Virtual Tours for Summer 2007!
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