Scenic Overlook Closed for Renovations

The Scenic Overlook is closed for construction, with a new deck expected to reopen this fall. The Nature Trail between the buildings remains open.

Open Call for Artists to Paint Mural Façade at the Virginia Aquarium

(Virginia Beach, VA) – Mural artists are invited to apply for the opportunity to transform the façade of the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center into an inspiring and welcoming backdrop for visitors and passersby. In partnership with the City of Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department,…

Recycle Old Electronics for Ecofriendly Disposal at the Virginia Aquarium

(Virginia Beach, VA) – Out with the old and in with the new as we embrace 2022! It is a great time to recycle old electronics that have stacked up around the house or in storage over the years. The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is hosting its bi-annual E-cycling Event to recycle per…

Virginia Aquarium Welcomes New Eight-Month-Old Harbor Seal

(Virginia Beach, VA) – An eight-month-old male harbor seal named Javier is now the newest mammal resident at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. On Thursday, February 10, Javier was safely transported from the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead, New York to the Virginia Aquarium in Vi…

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