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Featured
in the Back Gallery
The
Back Gallery exhibit changes every four
months.
Beyond Jamestown: Virginia Indians Yesterday and Today
January 26, 2008 - May 11, 2008
This ground-breaking exhibit examines Virginia Indian history from the Indian perspective, revealing vibrant and thriving cultures. Enter the homeland of Virginia Indian peoples amid the sounds of birds, rustling leaves, and Native flute. Discover pre-colonial Native tools, a longhouse with log benches and central fireplace, a re-created one-room school, and the work of contemporary Virginia Indian artists. The Beyond Jamestown exhibit is a unique opportunity to experience the history and cultures of Virginia Indians.
Sponsored by the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities through the Virginia Indian Heritage Program. Developed by the Virginia Museum of Natural History, Martinsville.
Co-sponsored by Rose and Robert Capon.
Busy Builders
Beginning May 16
Come learn about the exciting and important world of construction! Put on a hard hat and enter the Virginia Discovery Museum's construction site. Use blocks or pipes to make a building, try digging with a backhoe, and learn about different tools.
Sponsored by Barton Malow Company 
Permanent
Exhibits
Our
Front Gallery is filled with interesting,
educational and fun permanent exhibits.
- Busy Ball Wall
- Observation beehive
- Virginia Faces Dress-Up
- Bernoulli Blower
- The Puppet Tree
- The Showalter Cabin
- Walk-in Kaleidoscope
- Take Apart Table
- Jefferson's Corner
- Art Studio
- Rain Forest Hallway
- Toddler Room Pirate Ship
- Insect Terrarium
- Hermit Crabs
- Daisy and Jasmine, the guinea pigs
- Wentzscope (large viewing microscope)
Special
Collections
The
Museum also contains several Special Collections
which are available for special presentations,
given advanced notice.
Two
very special collections are available in the
museum with a guided interactive discussion led
by a staff member or volunteer. These collections
are available to groups by advance request only.
Contact the museum's Gallery Manager at (434)977-1025
or gallerymanager@vadm.org for more information.
Passport
to Nigeria
Explore
the culture of this beautiful African nation through
our collection that includes clothing, baskets,
sculptures, musical instruments and household
objects.
Clay, Corn, and Clouds
Learn
about the lives and culture of the Pueblo Indians
of the American Southwest through our collection
of musical instruments, pottery, clothing and
ceremonial objects.
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