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Virginia Marine Science Museum

The museum, comprised of two buildings linked by a wooded trail, explores Virginia's marine environment through hands-on and live exhibits. Owls Creek Marsh Pavilion features Macro Marsh and Micro Marsh, an aviary and a river otter habitat, as well as other live exhibits. The main museum building houses the 300,000-gallon Norfolk Canyon Aquarium, which features sharks and other live creatures; a harbor seal habitat; a floor-to-ceiling Sea Turtle Aquarium; a hands-on area; and the Family Channel IMAX 3-D Theater. Open daily 9am-9pm, June 15-Labor Day; 9am-5pm the rest of the year. Closed major holidays.

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Location	717 General Booth Blvd Virginia Beach Virginia 23451
Phone	757-425-3474
Website	http://www.vmsm.com Since our name recently changed from the Virginia Marine Science Museum, we are in the process of redesigning our web site to make it a more exciting and interactive experience. In the meantime, please visit our current site by clicking on the new VIRGINIA AQUARIUM logo below or this link: vmsm.com. Click here for information on Winter Teacher ...