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Featured
in the Back Gallery
The
Back Gallery exhibit changes several times a year
A healthy planet is important! Come learn what you can do to help keep it that way. Play recycling games, see how compost works, and learn about sources of alternative energy. Did you know the wind and sun can be used to power electronic devices?
Sponsored by Dominion
Upcoming Exhibits
The Tibetan Way
September 25, 2010 to March 27, 2011
A mysterious land in the Himalayas, Tibet is widely known as the country that sits 'on top of the world'. Explore the unique culture and traditions created by the mostly indigenous people that learned to thrive in this harsh land. Visit a nomad's tent and learn about the many uses for yak. Try your hand at blanket weaving, or trade goods in the market. Listen to Tibetan music while you dress in traditional garb for the Losar Festival, the festival of the Tibetan New Year. This exhibit will open your eyes to a fascinating world that has only recently been revealed.
Sponsored by SNL Financial
Up, Up, and Away
April 2 to September 18, 2011
Why do birds have feathers? How do heavy planes soar through the sky? Learn the answers to these questions and much more at our new exhibit. Experiment with air ‘rockets’ and test your skills folding paper airplanes. View models of flying machines throughout history. Discover a whole new world up above!
Fables and Folktales
September 24 to April 1, 2011
Step into an imaginary world of African spiders, Indian beasts, American rabbits, and many other fantastic characters! Throughout many cultures, fables and folktales began as oral traditions and were eventually written down. Listen to stories that have been passed down through the generations- then, create new stories through dance, art, theater, and storytelling. Join us for this exciting journey through fables and folktales!
Permanent
Exhibits
The Treehouse
Come visit the Virginia Discovery Museum's newest exhibition! Examine some of our collections or read a book in the hollow tree trunk.
Sponsored by Bama Works Fund of the Dave Matthews Band and the George E. Moody Exhibition Project Fund.
New Toddler Room Murals
Thanks to illustrator Jody Matzer for the beautiful new murals in the Toddler Room. Come see our world under the sea!
The Virginia Discovery Museum's galleries are filled with interesting,
educational and fun permanent exhibits.
- Busy Ball Wall
- Observation Beehive
- Barnyard Theater with Dress-Up
- Bernoulli Blower
- The Puppet Tree
- The Showalter Cabin
- Walk-in Kaleidoscope
- Gear Wall
- Art Studio
- Rain Forest Hallway
- 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.
Standards of Learning
Click here for Standards of Learning referenced to Museum exhibits, programs and collections..
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