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The Coastal Plain Gallery explores the world's richest nursery, the Chesapeake Bay. From the forests beyond Virginia's coastal marshes to the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and beyond, the Coa
Visitors can meet small sharks, pine voles, ghost crabs, moon jellyfish and other nocturnal critters.
In the Piedmont and Mountains Gallery visitors are "nose to nose" with a captivating variety of flying, crawling, swimming and climbing animals. Engaging exhibits such as spotted turtles swi
This two-story, glass-covered walkthrough introduces visitors to two environments: 'Appalachian Cove,' which includes a mountain stream and lake display featuring live fish, as well as free-
This is the first exhibit in Virginia of Harper's artwork and is centered around the personal collection of Executive Director Page Hayhurst and her family. It also includes student artwork and i
Learn about some of the fossil remains and minerals that can be found in Virginia. Visitors can learn about the geology and animal residents of limestone caves, study a cut-away of the layers of a riv
When you visit Andalo's Clubhouse, some old friends will greet you. Thomas the Tank Engine and his Sodor neighbors will be waiting to take you on train adventures.
Four different interactive Discovery Centers await your exploration. These hands-on Centers are brimming with specimens from the worlds of life science, space science and geology. From a visible bee h
Highlighting the skills of master carvers and their sources of inspiration, 'Cameo Performances' explores the history of cameo glass carving beginning with ancient Roman examples, focusing o
This exhibition explores the use of quilting to decorate bed coverings, clothing, and accessories of the 17th and 18th centuries. See detailed drawings of elaborate quilting patterns that often are ob
Mayor Barton Myers transformed his city from a prosperous coastal town into a thriving modern metropolis. Thanks to a generous gift from T. Parker Host, the Moses Myers House honors this "first c
A selection of the most exciting historical and contemporary photographs added to the Museum's collection in recent years. Artists represented include Berenice Abbott, August Sander, William Chri
This exhibition showcases ceramics made in England, Germany and early America. A wide array of stoneware vessels for drinking, dining and storage was available in the 17th and 18th centuries. This exh
Experience the spontaneity and pure optical pleasure of paint dripped, flung, stroked, and slashed across large canvases by nine masters of gestural technique. Inspired by Freudian psychology and the
Supported by a generous gift from Mr. T. Parker Host, this permanent exhibition explores the business of maritime commerce through the life of Moses Myers.
This multimedia timeline highlights the desegregation of Norfolk's public schools through the photographs, documents and clippings of the people and places that forever changed public education i
The artist, chemist, physician, and naturalist was among the first adopt the newly developed dye transfer process. Beginning in 1939 Porter literally created a new way of presenting nature. His large-
It's estimated that each year over 14 billion pounds of garbage and over 230 million plastic bottles are dumped into the world's oceans. This exhibition will highlight the work of two photog
Artists currently teaching art in the four peninsula colleges and universities, as well as it's public, private and parochial schools are featured in this juried exhibition of over 115 art works.
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