# Salamander Survey at the Virginia Living Museum > Event for families in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area (VA / NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Mon, Nov 9 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Where: Virginia Living Museum, 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601 - Ages: Ages 12+; under 18 must be accompanied by a paid participating adult - Price: Members $15, non-members $20; day-of +$3 if space allows - Organizer: Virginia Living Museum - Official page: https://2398.blackbaudhosting.com/2398/tickets?tab=3&txobjid=0a5b9b89-f883-4466-9f32-63c1ece3aba0 - Last checked: Sat, Oct 24 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Oct 24, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-10-24), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/salamander-survey-at-the-virginia-living-museum--listing-99d30643cb12c02125c4c6f1 ## About A hands-on field science session for teens and adults led by the Virginia Living Museum's ectotherms staff. After a short introduction to forest-floor ecosystems and how salamander populations are surveyed, the group walks across the museum campus to check up to three monitoring sites, with staff identifying what turns up. Sightings are never guaranteed, which is part of field research. The program is entirely outdoors on uneven, muddy and wooded ground, so participants need to walk, kneel and crouch, and should wear sturdy shoes that can get dirty. Gloves are provided and required. It is for ages 12 and up, and anyone under 18 must come with a paid participating adult. Only six people can take part, so register in advance. The fee covers the survey only, not museum admission. If it rains, the survey moves to the next day. ## Similar picks in Virginia Beach - [November Stargazing at the Virginia Living Museum](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/november-stargazing-at-the-virginia-living-museum--listing-1cf0f5d8d9e67324400adab4) — Sat, Nov 14 · 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM · Virginia Living Museum, Newport News · Paid · checked Oct 24. A monthly after-hours astronomy night at the Virginia Living Museum. Doors open at 5 pm. 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