Latest Department of Museums & Historic Resources News Releases

Virginia Aquarium Selected as an Institute of Museum and Library Services 2013 National Medal for Museum and Library Service Finalist

Friday, February 15, 2013 · 08:20 am
(Virginia Beach, VA) - The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) today announced that the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is among 33 finalists for the 2013 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The National Medal is the nation’s highest hono...
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Virginia Aquarium Volunteer Flower Guild Presents a Flower Demonstration

Wednesday, February 13, 2013 · 03:00 pm
(VIRGINIA BEACH, VA) – The promise of spring flowers are just a bud away and that means floral arrangements at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center will change with the season as well. To help spring current and future Aquarium Flower Guild volunteers into actio... ​

“Sea Turtles: A Story of Survival” at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

Wednesday, February 13, 2013 · 03:00 pm
(Virginia Aquarium, VA) – Sea turtles are among the most endearing marine animals of the sea. Maybe it’s their graceful moves in spite of their hard shell, and perhaps it is because they work so hard at survival. The next speaker of the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science...
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Snow and Cold Didn’t Stop E-Cyclers from Drop-Offs

Friday, February 01, 2013 · 08:35 am
(Virginia Beach, VA) – Last Friday evening’s snowfall in Hampton Roads may have snarled traffic, but on Saturday it didn’t stop “green-minded” citizens from dropping off 27,000 pounds of electronics at the Virginia Aquarium E-cycling Event.   Volunteers and staff from the ... ​

The Power of the Sea Presentation

Wednesday, January 16, 2013 · 02:00 pm
On Thursday, January 24, at 7 p.m. the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center will host a presentation by Bruce Parker, Ph.D., author of The Power of the Sea. Conducted in the Aquarium’s 3D IMAX Theater, his free presentation will focus on the subtitle of his book: Ts... ​

Virginia Aquarium Seals to Winter-Over in Florida

Wednesday, January 09, 2013 · 01:45 pm
Much like a house, major facility maintenance can be trying on its inhabitants – especially when it is five furry fellows at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s outdoor harbor seal pool. Since there is no place at the Aquarium for the seals to be temporarily ... ​

Adam Thoroughgood House Presents Annual Yule Log Lighting Dec. 16

Monday, December 10, 2012 · 10:00 am
The Adam Thoroughgood House will present the annual Yule Log Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 16,  from 3 to 5 p.m.       The lighting procession will begin at 4:15 p.m. and the great Yule Log will be brought forth amidst toasts and merry wishes. Prior to the lighting ceremony, vi... ​

Virginia Aquarium Composting Pilot Program Ends with Success

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 · 10:45 am
Last month, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center concluded a year-long Composting Pilot Program which resulted in ten restaurant and food service partners collectively diverting nearly 25 tons of organic waste away from the landfill and back into the productive ... ​

Fourth Annual Virginia Beach Historic Preservation Public Input Meeting to be Held November 27

Friday, November 09, 2012 · 09:00 am
The Virginia Beach Historic Preservation Commission will hold its Fourth Annual Public Input Meeting on November 27 at 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library.  The purpose of this meeting is to invite the general public and community groups to expr... ​

VIRGINIA AQUARIUM NOVEMBER-DECEMBER HAPPENINGS

Thursday, October 25, 2012 · 05:00 pm
Move Over Virginia Sharks!Nurse, sandbar and sand tiger sharks in the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s Norfolk Canyon Aquarium are about to have some competition in size and reputation. Staff is making room in the changing exhibits gallery for a walk-through r... ​