Estelle H. Womack Natural History Collection

Life Along the Dan

Examine the fauna and flora of the Dan River region in this captivating display of locally collected treasures. Plant and animal specimens along with paintings and photographs deepen visitors' appreciation and awareness of the diversity of local wildlife and its relationship to its surroundings.

Hunters and the Hunted

Visitors will think they are on safari with this stunning array of large animal mounts. Spectacular predators and prey from three continents are key features of this exhibit.

Fossils and Minerals and More - Oh My!

Dig into geology in this down-to-earth exhibit hall. From the best of Virginia to the far reaches of the South Seas, visitors will find rocks, minerals, fossils and modern shells of all kinds.

 

Virginia Science Curriculum Correlations for these galleries: K.6. K.8-.9, 1.4-.5, 1.7, 2.4-.5, 2.7, 3.4-.6, 3.8, 3.10, 4.5, 4.8, 5.5, 5.7, LS.4-.5, LS.8-.9, LS.11, LS.14

 

To view our online collection: click here.