Teacher Night Out

Teachers, this night is for you!
K–12 educators are invited to a special after-hours evening at the Virginia Living Museum. Bring a guest and enjoy a relaxed night exploring the Museum, meeting live animals, visiting the planetarium, and discovering resources designed to bring science and nature to life for your students.
Along the way, connect with Museum educators and learn more about field trips, classroom programs, outreach opportunities, and other ways the Virginia Living Museum can support learning throughout the school year.
Admission
Tickets include 1 Teacher + One Guest
Additional guests may attend at regular daytime admission pricing.
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Explore, Discover & Connect
Throughout the evening, teachers can:
Explore indoor exhibits and the Wild Care Center
Meet Museum staff and volunteers and discover connections between exhibits and classroom standards
Enjoy continuous showings of Stars of the Pharaohs in the planetarium
Non-Live Collections tours
Meet ambassador animals in the How Life Survives Discovery Center
Preview and try activities from Museum programs and educational resources
Learn about PreK–5 classes and outreach programs
Explore Grades 6–12 lab programs
Discover volunteering and career opportunities at the Museum
Teacher Passport & Raffle
Pick up a special Teacher Night Out passport and collect stamps as you visit exhibits, explore program demonstrations, and connect with Museum staff and volunteers throughout the evening.
Completed passports can be entered into a drawing for a private animal encounter!
Refreshments
Each teacher will receive one complimentary drink ticket for a glass of wine, beer, or seltzer. Packaged snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available.
Come enjoy a night out, meet fellow educators, and discover new ways to connect your students with Virginia’s natural world.
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Teacher Night Out is generously sponsored by:
Coastal VA STEM