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Virginia Living Museum - Newport News

524 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601· $$· 9am–5pm

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Part zoo, part aquarium, part planetarium, all Virginia. The outdoor boardwalk takes you past native animals — foxes, bobcats, otters — in habitats along the James River. The indoor aquarium has Chesapeake Bay species and a touch tank where your kids can hold a horseshoe crab and make that face that says 'I'm brave but also this is gross.' Right off I-64 in Newport News. A solid two-hour stop that covers science, nature, and enough animal encounters to drain some back-seat energy.

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Destination Details

  • zoo
  • aquarium
  • planetarium
  • boardwalk
  • gift shop
  • restrooms
  • parking

Common questions about Virginia Living Museum - Newport News

  • Where is Virginia Living Museum - Newport News?

    Virginia Living Museum - Newport News is at 524 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601, Virginia. It sits along I-64, which makes it a natural stop on a Florida-bound family road trip.

  • What are the hours at Virginia Living Museum - Newport News?

    Typical hours: 9am–5pm. Hours can shift seasonally and on holidays — always confirm on the official site before you plan your visit.

  • What's Virginia Living Museum - Newport News like to visit on a family road trip?

    Part zoo, part aquarium, part planetarium, all Virginia. The outdoor boardwalk takes you past native animals — foxes, bobcats, otters — in habitats along the James River. The indoor aquarium has Chesapeake Bay species and a touch tank where your kids can hold a horseshoe crab and make that face that says 'I'm brave but also this is gross.' Right off I-64 in Newport News. A solid two-hour stop that covers science, nature, and enough animal encounters to drain some back-seat energy.

  • Is Virginia Living Museum - Newport News family-friendly?

    Yes — Virginia Living Museum - Newport News earns a 5/5 family-friendly rating in our database.

  • How long should families plan to stay at Virginia Living Museum - Newport News?

    Most families spend an hour or two at Virginia Living Museum - Newport News, depending on kid stamina and weather.