Slither your way into the Virginia Museum of Natural History on Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 for the museum's annual Reptile Festival

Slither your way into the Virginia Museum of Natural History on Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day for the museum's annual Reptile Festival!

Witness extraordinary live animals, from snakes, to lizards, to turtles and more! Investigate reptile specimens from the museum's scientific collections, including preserved specimens, taxidermy mounts, and even fossil reptiles! Explore the reptile links between different scientific disciplines, such as herpetology, paleontology and invertebrate zoology, while interacting with scientists who are leaders in their fields!

Enjoy a wide variety of hands-on, reptile-themed crafts and activities! Capture your memory at the Reptile Festival Photo Booth! Be sure to stop by the balloon animal and face painting stations while you're here...at no extra charge! Grab a bite to eat from one of the many on-site food truck options and round-out your day by shopping for the perfect souvenir inside the Museum Store!

ADMISSION IS ONLY...

• $10/Ages 18-59
• $5/Ages 3-17, seniors 60+, and college students
• Free for children under 3
• Free for VMNH Members
• Free for members of ASTC Passport participating institutions*
• Free for EBT cardholders**

* Members of ASTC Passport participating institutions must provide their membership card to receive free admission.

** Free admission for EBT cardholders is valid for the cardholder (from any state) and up to 5 immediate family members living within the same household as the cardholder. Free EBT cardholder admission is made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Museums for All program and additional funding provided by Hooker Furnishings, Carter Bank & Trust, and Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia.

ON-SITE FOOD OPTIONS INCLUDE...

• Chick-fil-A
• Kona Ice
• Bahama Sno-Shack
• Factory Roast
• MalloyDogz
• River City Eats
• Palumbo's
• D's Hot/Ice
• Buckin' Good Eats & Lemonade

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO...

• Parking will be available off-site and free of charge.
• A parking map/directions will be provided on the official Reptile Festival webpage prior to the event.
• Reptile Festival takes place indoors and outdoors.
• All offerings and information listed may be subject to change.