Free public presentation by Dr. Jeff Kirwan on March 11

The Southwestern Piedmont chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalist program is hosting a free public presentation by noted author Dr. Jeff Kirwan at VMNH on Thursday, March 11 at 6 p.m. Kirwan will present a lecture on Virginia's remarkable trees.

VMNH leading local efforts for Great Science for Girls program

The Virginia Museum of Natural History is leading the way to implement the national Great Science for Girls program in Martinsville and Henry County, Virginia through the Martinsville-Henry County After 3 Initiative.

'Messages from the Mesozoic' exhibit now open

The Virginia Museum of Natural History unveiled the special exhibit 'Messages from the Mesozoic' on January 23 to a crowd of over 700 visitors during the museum's 4th annual Dino Day festival.

Nominations sought for 2010 Thomas Jefferson Awards

The Virginia Museum of Natural History is seeking nominations through March 26 for the various awards to be presented at the 23rd annual VMNH Foundation Thomas Jefferson Awards.

Bug Daze festival to be held Saturday, May 22

The Virginia Museum of Natural History's Bug Daze festival is Saturday, May 22, while the Reptile Day festival is Saturday, July 24.

VMNH Board of Trustees recognizes Gloria Niblett for service

The VMNH Board of Trustees recognized former Interim Executive Director Gloria Niblett with a resolution honoring her recent leadership of the museum. Niblett was honored during the VMNH Board of Trustees meeting on Saturday, February 20 at the museum.

Reception held in honor of new executive director

A reception hosted by the VMNH Foundation was held at the museum on Friday, February 19 in honor of Dr. Joe B. Keiper, new executive director of the Virginia Museum of Natural History.