Major news!

March 18, 2021

Major news! The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today that the Virginia Museum of Natural History is among 30 finalists for the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service!

In total, 15 museums and 15 libraries throughout the nation are finalists for this year's award, which is the nation's highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate significant impact in their communities.

To celebrate the honor, IMLS is encouraging VMNH community members and fans to share stories, memories, pictures, and videos on social media using the #ShareYourStory and #IMLSmedals hashtags, and engage with IMLS on Facebook (Institute of Museum and Library Services) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/us_imls). More info can be found on the IMLS website at www.imls.gov/our-work/national-medal-museum-and-library-service.

National Medal winners will be announced in late spring. Representatives from winning institutions will be honored for their extraordinary contributions during a virtual National Medal Ceremony this summer.

Thanks to all museum supporters, fans, board members and staff for helping make this honor possible!