Slither your way into the Virginia Museum of Natural History

Witness extraordinary live animals, from snakes, to lizards, to turtles and more! Investigate reptile specimens from the museum's scientific collections, including preserved specimens, taxidermy mounts, and even fossil reptiles! Explore the reptile links between different scientific disciplines, such as herpetology, paleontology and invertebrate zoology, while interacting with scientists who are leaders in their fields! Enjoy a wide variety of hands-on, reptile-themed crafts and activities! Capture your memory at the Reptile Festival Photo Booth! Be sure to stop by the balloon animal and face painting stations while you're here...at no extra charge! Grab a bite to eat from one of the many on-site food truck options and round-out your day by shopping for the perfect souvenir inside the Museum Store!

Admission is only...
$10/Ages 18-59
$5/Ages 3-17, seniors 60+, and college students
FREE for children under 3, VMNH Members, and members of ASTC Passport participating institutions (membership card required).
Admission is also free for EBT cardholders who present their EBT card and official photo ID. The free admission is valid for the cardholder and up to 5 immediate family members living within the same household