Closed Feb. 23-26 for Renovation

The Museum will close Feb. 23-26 for an exhibit renovation. VDM will reopen Feb. 27 from 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Literacy Lounge

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Visit our Exhibits page or contact Director of Operations Lindsay Jones at operationsdirector@vadm.org or (434) 977-1025 x102 to learn more about our exhibits. Before you visit, review our Policies & FAQs.

Things to Explore
  • Foreign Language Shelf: Find books in Dari, Dutch, French, Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swahili.
  • Magnet Board & Manipulatives: Practice vowels and consonants, letter sounds, and spelling with blocks, cards, and games.
Reading Room

Read a story, discuss new words and practice them in conversation, and share thoughts and ideas about the books you’ve read. Please note that this room does contain two iPads to help children improve digital literacy through age-appropriate language, reading, and counting apps.

Exhibits Map

Plan Your Visit

Parking: First hour free at Market Street and Water Street garages. Visitors who have set up a Metropolis App account may scan the QR code at VDM for a second free Hour.


Upcoming Programs

For optimal viewing on a smartphone or other small mobile device, click here to view in Google Calendar


Photo Policy

By visiting the Museum, you grant permission for any photographs of you and your dependents to be used for educational and promotional purposes. If you do not consent and wish to opt out of this policy, please inquire at the Front Desk or call (434) 977-1025. Review our Policies & FAQs before visiting.