Natural History & Natural Science Museum
Virginia Museum of Natural History
Virginia Museum of Natural History is a natural history & natural science museum in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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Virginia Museum of Natural History
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About this museum
What is Virginia Museum of Natural History?
The Virginia Museum of Natural History is the state's natural history museum located in Martinsville, Virginia founded in 1984. The museum has several different award-winning publications, is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution, and has more than 22 million items. This includes the first intact stromatolite head ever found in Virginia, which is one of the largest complete 'heads' in the world, at over 5 feet in diameter and weighing over 2 tons.
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Museum details
- Name
- Virginia Museum of Natural History
- City
- Charlottesville
- State
- Virginia
- Website
- http://www.vmnh.net
- IMLS Museum ID
- 8405100009
- Coordinates
- 38.07302, -78.50867
What kind of museum is Virginia Museum of Natural History?
Virginia Museum of Natural History is classified as a natural history & natural science museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more natural history & natural science museums →
Where is Virginia Museum of Natural History located?
Virginia Museum of Natural History is located in Charlottesville, Virginia at approximately 38.07302, -78.50867. See the map above.
Does Virginia Museum of Natural History have a website?
Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.vmnh.net. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.
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