News Articles

April 30, 2013

Elastic Park is coming to a close as the fine ephemeral artwork is reaching its life expectancy. As you can see, one of the elements, a prehistoric millipede, has made a run for it...

April 30, 2013

The Elastic Park event at VMNH is featured on Time.com!

April 29, 2013

VMNH featured in the Winston-Salem (NC) Journal!

April 29, 2013

Thank you to Elastic Park supporters Didi Pancake, the VMNH Foundation, HD Web Studios, and RTI for a great event. Tax-deductible VMNH Memberships and Discovery Fund donations make these and other spectacular museum events possible - click here to learn more http://www.vmnh.net/donate-now.

April 29, 2013

http://www.complex.com/art-design/2013/04/airigami-creates-giant-balloon-dinosaur-in-the-virginia-museum-of-natural-history-video

April 29, 2013

http://www.chipchick.com/2013/04/airigami-dinosaur.html

April 29, 2013

http://now.msn.com/airigami-creates-20-foot-tall-balloon-dinosaur

April 24, 2013

Below is a link to additional news coverage highlighting the work of Dr. Alton Dooley, curator of paleontology at VMNH. Dr. Dooley, together with additional VMNH staff, volunteers and colleagues, recently unearthed whale fossils at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown.

April 24, 2013

Dr. Alton Dooley, curator of paleontology at VMNH, works with volunteers and colleagues to excavate a 7 to 9 million-year-old whale skeleton.

April 24, 2013

Check out the VMNH Paleontology blog authored by Dr. Alton Dooley, curator of paleontology at VMNH!

April 23, 2013

If you haven't had a chance to come to the museum and view "Elastic Park", you can stop by today until 7 p.m. to view the 20 foot long, 10 foot high Acrocanthosaurus balloon sculpture and scenery! The sculpture should last through the weekend, but we encourage everyone to view it as soon as possible!

April 23, 2013

This 2-minute time-lapsed video shows the creation of the spectacular Acrocanthosaurus balloon sculpture by Airigami artists. The video condenses three days of work into this fun video! Thank you to event sponsors Didi Pancake, the VMNH Foundation, HD Web Studios, and RTI, and thank you to the hundreds of individuals who took part in this event!

April 22, 2013

Educational and Fun Activities for Kids of ALL Ages

April 22, 2013

Tickets for the VMNH Grapes & Grains fundraising gala are now also available for purchase on EventBrite! With this additional site, you can now purchase tickets for this important fundraiser on the VMNH Web site http://www.vmnh.net/products/cats/id/67/grapes-grains-fundraising-gala, at EventBrite http://grapesandgrains.eventbrite.com/, at the VMNH Box Office, and by calling 276-634-4162. Thank you for your support!

April 22, 2013

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=37374

April 22, 2013

The Earth Day Festival at the Smith River Sports Complex was featured in Sunday's Martinsville Bulletin.

April 22, 2013

Elastic Park at VMNH was featured in Sunday's Martinsville Bulletin.

April 21, 2013

Elastic Park has drawn to a close! BUT, the sculpture will be up all week! We love the dino poop with flies and stink lines! Airigami did so well! #elasticparkearthday

April 21, 2013

Great crowd here Sunday! #elasticparkearthday

April 21, 2013

Butterfly sculpture!

April 21, 2013

A giant dragonfly to be installed in the sculpture as the Airigami artists begin their final day! Today's focus - making the habitat for our dinosaur! #elasticparkearthday

April 20, 2013

Dr.Alton Dooley, curator of paleontology at VMNH, presents a fascinating program as part of the Elastic Park event. Join us on Sunday, April 21 for more fun activities! #elasticparkearthday

April 20, 2013

Saturday at VMNH

April 20, 2013

Join us today and tomorrow and help construct the giant balloon dinosaur at the Elastic Park event at VMNH! #elasticparkearthday

April 20, 2013

Don't miss fascinating presentations today as part of Elastic Park at VMNH! Executive Director Dr. Joe Keiper will present a dinosaur program geared toward children up to 12 from 5 to 5:30, and Dr. Alton Dooley, curator of paleontology, will present a paleontology talk for general audiences from 6 to 7 p.m. #elasticparkearthday

April 20, 2013

Lleyton and Braeden Barber enjoying Elastic Park at VMNH! Stop by today and tomorrow to take part in the fun! #elasticparkearthday

April 20, 2013

Jamie Ellis,president of our corporate partner Thermal Technologies, creates vegetation so our balloon dino has a place to make home! #elasticparkearthday

April 20, 2013

Day 2 of Elastic Park is underway! #elasticparkearthday

April 20, 2013

Special Elastic Park Hours and Admission Fees, April 20-21: As part of the Elastic Park and Earth Day Celebrations this weekend, the museum has "suggested" admission, with a $1 minimum donation per visitor required. Your admission and wristband gives you access to both the museum and the Earth Day Celebration at the Smith River Sports Complex on April 20! We also have special operating hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on April 20, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 21. We look forward to seeing you this weekend! #elasticparkearthday

April 20, 2013

It's Elastic Park time at VMNH! Stop by Saturday from 9 to 7, and Sunday from 9 to 5! Don't miss a fun Dinosaurs program for children from 5 to 5:30, followed by a fascinating paleontology talk from 6 to 7 p.m.! Be sure to stop by the Smith River Sports Complex as well - your wristband provides access to both locations! We look forward to seeing you at the museum! #elasticparkearthday

April 19, 2013

Airigami (Balloon Sculpture) Fun at VMNH!

April 19, 2013

Don't miss Elastic Park at VMNH, April 19-21! Join us as Airigami artists construct a 20' T-Rex in the museum's Harvest Foundation Hall of Ancient Life. Call 276-634-4162 to reserve a spot to help build the dinosaur! Thank you to our generous sponsors: Didi Pancake, the VMNH Foundation, HD Web Studios, and RTI. #elasticparkearthday

April 19, 2013

School buses are arriving at VMNH for Elastic Park Student Day! Join us this weekend for Elastic Park at VMNH, and the Earth Day Celebration at the Smith River Sports Complex. #elasticparkearthday

April 19, 2013

The first Airigami elements are being created...

April 19, 2013

Elastic Park is in the news! #elasticparkearthday

April 19, 2013

The Airigami artists are making final preparations for large school groups to be arriving at the museum shortly. The Elastic Park event from April 19-21 will officially kick off this morning! #elasticparkearthday

April 18, 2013

A large 20' x 30' mural depicting an ancient habitat is the newest addition to the Harvest Foundation Hall of Ancient Life. Don't miss the spectacular Elastic Park event taking place at VMNH April 19-21! #elasticparkearthday

April 18, 2013

The VMNH Museum Store has a variety of fun Airigami-related items for all ages. Be sure to stop by this weekend for the spectacular Elastic Park event! #elasticparkearthday

April 18, 2013

This is a great article about the Virginia Museum of Natural History in the Winston-Salem Journal. If you haven't been to the museum lately, now is the time to visit! Don't miss the spectacular "Dinosaurs" and "Dinosaur Discovery" exhibits, along with the "Elastic Park" event happing April 19-21. We look forward to seeing you at the museum!

April 16, 2013

Join us April 19-21 for "Elastic Park" at VMNH, with a spectacular 20' T-Rex made entirely of individual balloons! Student Day is April 19, and families and groups can reserve times on April 20 and 21 to take part in the dino construction; ...don't wait - reserve your space today at 276-634-4162! Don't miss fascinating dinosaur presentations by VMNH Scientists beginning at 5 p.m.! Thank you to exhibit sponsors Didi Pancake, HD Web Studios, and RTI! #ElasticParkEarthDay

April 15, 2013

Dr. Denny Casey, VMNH Director of Education and Public Programs, presents "Out of This World: Nature From Space," featuring lunar and meteorite samples on loan from NASA and Martinsville Middle School SEMAA Lab.

April 13, 2013

In preparation for some exhibit work in Waynesboro VA,we went to Augusta Co, and found the Big Levels Salamander (plethodon sherando) for photography! This is the only location in the world this species is known from. Found two individuals...

April 11, 2013

Thank you to our newest VMNH Corporate Partners: HD Web Studios and RTI, both proud sponsors of the upcoming Elastic Park event at VMNH! HD Web Studios and RTI join our 42 other valuable Corporate Partners. To learn about VMNH Corporate Partnership opportunities, please click here http://www.vmnh.net/corporate-giving. Thank you for your support!

April 11, 2013

This is a great story highlighting the invaluable contributions made by volunteers to the museum!

April 10, 2013

Manly and Kim Boyd of Bassett Office Supply, sponsor of the event and a VMNH Corporate Partner, welcome attendees at the Blue Ridge Human Resources Association meeting held at VMNH.

April 4, 2013

The story of the death of Australopithecus sediba...

April 4, 2013

Dr Boaz is tying human health to our exhibit on Australopithecus sediba...

April 4, 2013

Comparative morphology and evolution...

April 4, 2013

Dr Boaz is explaining the concept of health through the lense of ecological niche...

April 4, 2013

Dr Noel Boaz is right now giving his lecture on the tie between understanding Australopithecines and human health! Come on by! Even if you arrive late, stop in and rub elbows with our honored speaker....