Uncovering Virginia
and How Nature Works

Virginia Museum of Natural History
Martinsville, VA

Visitors to this internationally renowned museum discover Virginia anew by experiencing past worlds. They gain insight by discovering, like scientists themselves, how nature works. The exhibit is organized into five galleries: Discovering New Worlds in the Great Hall; Uncovering Virginia; How Nature Works: Rocks; How Nature Works: Life; and Documenting Diversity. The new museum offers multimedia-rich and interactive exhibits that are educational, experiential and engaging.

Size 15,000 S.F. Budget $7 Million
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