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Virginia Living Museum - Newport News
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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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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.