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It’s a 2-day dinosaur extravaganza, featuring an incredible lineup of life-size cast skeletons of some of the most iconic dinosaurs to have ever lived, an extraordinary variety of dinosaur fossils, dino-themed activities and crafts, animatronic dinosaur displays, the opportunity to interact with expert paleontologists, and access to the museum’s newest special exhibit ‘The Age of Dinosaurs’!
Dino Festival takes place at the Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day!
LIFE-SIZE CAST SKELETONS & SKULLS!
ADMISSION IS ONLY…
* $15/Ages 18-59
* $10/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 who present their EBT card & official photo ID
* $15/Ages 18-59
* $10/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 who present their EBT card & official photo ID
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. Members of ASTC Passport participating institutions must provide their membership card to receive free admission. Groupons will be accepted. Friday attendees who wish to experience the festival again on Saturday may do so at no extra charge.
