Shark Day at The Virginia Living Museum (Newport News)

Sharks play a vital role in keeping our oceans healthy—come celebrate these incredible creatures and learn how you can help protect them!

Photo Opportunities (Available July 1–31)
Capture the moment with these jaw-some setups:

• Inflatable Shark Jaws – Outdoor Trail

• Shark Cage – Upper Level near CBA Touch Pool

• Megalodon Shark Jaw – Front Lobby near CEG Entrance

• Shark Cutout & Platform – Upper Level near How Life Survives

Guided Activities (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM unless noted)

• Biofluorescence Station – Learn how deep-sea sharks emit a green glow (World of Darkness)

• Shark & Ray Conservation Table – View real biofacts and discover how to protect these animals

• Shark Tooth Dig & Necklace Craft – Search for shark teeth in sand and create a necklace or bracelet

• Shark Keeper Talk – 11:30 AM – Meet our resident chain dogfish shark

• Shark Toss Game – Try to toss prey into a shark’s jaws

• Chesapeake Bay Aquarium Feeding – 2:30 PM – Learn how sharks use the bay as a nursery and feeding ground

• VIMS Station – Discover shark research happening in Virginia and try your hand at being a shark scientist

On Your Own Activities (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Located at the How Life Survives desk

• Shark Scavenger Hunt – Explore the museum to find hidden sharks and conservation tips

• What Kind of Shark Are You? – Match your personality to one of the ocean’s many shark species

Cold-Blooded Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Daily at 2:00 PM | Ages 8+ | Limited to 10 guests
Take a special tour to see how we care for cold-blooded creatures, including sharks.

Tickets: $30 public / $25 members
Note: Tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Tickets: https://thevlm.org/encounter/cold-blooded-encounters/