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Makes science and technology accessible to all people by being an outstanding regional institution that ignites and nurtures lifelong learning.Accepts donations and offers volunteer opportunities. Services: *Provides hands-on interactive exhibits. *Offers a variety of innovation programs, both on-site and in the community. *Preserves the collections and uses them to enhance learning. *Creates a welcoming atmosphere that stimulates curiosity and wonder.

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture library collections consist of a wide range of objects, including books and bound serials, imprints, sheet music, broadsides, newspapers, family and personal papers, business and organizational records, genealogical materials, maps, paintings, prints, postcards, weapons, militaria, glass plate negatives, and 19th - 21st century photographs.

The Henry Hill Visitor Center provides park brochures, maps, trail guides and daily interpretive programs, a 45-minute orientation film and a museum exhibiting Civil War era uniforms, weapons and artifacts.

A non-profit historical museum named for the National Landmark historic site on which it is located. The museum interprets pioneer and Native American life in the Appalachian frontier. Park features 15 historic log and stone buildings furnished to recreate the 1800's. Collects, exhibits, and interprets objects and cultural heritage of Southwest Virginia, Tazewell County.

Provides a living history site and an educational agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Museum features four historic, reconstructed working farms from Germany, Northern Ireland, England, and Botetourt County, Virginia, and a working 18th century blacksmith forge from Northern Ireland. Many special activities and programs are featured including summer camps and concerts. Call or visit the web site for a calendar of events.

Preservation of history and artifacts of the Staunton River area.

The Virginia House has been preserved much as it was in 1929. The museum and gardens are open by appointment only. The site is also available for meetings and special events.

The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center hosts a series of changing exhibitions throughout the year. Many of the area's leading arts organization partner with the Hampton Arts Commission in the presentation of annual exhibitions. Also offers a variety of art classes for children and adults.

The Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College houses the College's growing collection of over 2,000 objects, with a focus on 19th and 20th century American paintings and offers changing exhibitions, permanent displays, and special programs which include lectures and concerts. On-site gift shop.

The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia collects and exhibits artifacts and objects that serve to illustrate the history of Black people, with an emphasis on Virginians.

To preserve and present the Folk Life of the Blue Ridge. Official State center for Blue Ridge Folk Life. Working farm museum, 1800 period, Interpretive program. Rare breed farm animals. Blue Ridge Heritage Archive, Offices, Exhibit Rooms. Interpreter prepares meals over the open hearth, bake in an outdoor oven and carry out other period tasks amid heirloom vegetable gardens and early breeds of livestock.

The Valentine has a wide variety of tours that explore the rich and diverse history of the city. You can experience guided walking tours of Richmond neighborhoods, specialty bus tours, custom group tours, and school tours, all led by Master Valentine Tour Guides.

Established to administer the museum; to accomplish its purpose by collecting and preserving objects and memorabilia which are evidence of the Altavista area's past, and by interpreting this evidence to the public.

Promotes the arts in the region by offering art exhibits, visual and performing art events, art camps, workshops and classes.

Offers exhibts including Black Hawk's peace pipe, Civil War exhibits, a scale model railroad and Jefferson Davis' prison cell. Offers exploration of the history of Coast Artillery Corps. Gift shop and walking tours available.

The museum focuses on the Confederate medical story and contains exhibits on medical equipment and hospital life, including information on the men and women who staffed Chimborazo hospital.

Provides regularly changing exhibitions featuring painting, sculpture, photography, glass, video and other visual media.

Provides displays of art and artifacts documenting migratory wildfowl that pass through Eastern Virginia.

Offers the chance to explore STEM concepts and skills with interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, live demos, touring exhibitions, breathtaking presentations in The Dome and special events.

The Valentine is dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond's history for more than a century. The city's oldest museum, the Valentine provides the Richmond Region with a rotating schedule of bold exhibitions, innovative programs, unique tours and special events.

Established a series of education programs that are designed in accordance to Virginia's Standard of Learning objectives. Each 90 minute program includes hands on learning with pre and post visit activities. Also offers interactive presentations on Colonial and Civil War history.

The Science Museum of Virginia looks for opportunities to encourage all Virginians to enrich their lives through science. The Science Museum is a catalyst for inspiration, a place that sparks curiosity, encourages discovery and generates ideas in science, technology, engineering and math.

Museum with exhibits about the history of the City of Suffolk. Reenactments and tours are also available at the museum.

Each year Avoca holds a series of special events which are open to the public. Some of these events include an Arbor Day Celebration, guest speakers, a Halloween Program, an outdoor community band concert, Christmas at Avoca and much more.

Non-profit arts organization and facility offering instruction in all areas of the arts for all ages and levels of ability. Hosts monthly ESO Live! shows featuring local musicians and vocalists, performs an annual production of The Nutcracker in December and an original ballet production in May, holds an annual Craft Beer & Music Festival fundraiser, hosts a community Halloween Lantern Parade with the Boys & Girls Club, and has summer arts camps for pre-school and school age children.