New Art Exhibition at the Virginia Discovery Museum - Our Photographer for the Discovery Dash

"Love and Life"

A Collection of Photography at the Virginia Discovery Museum

May 5 - June 13, 2011

Amy Benoit is an on-location, natural & studio light lifestyle photographer in Charlottesville, VA and the surrounding areas. Her favorite subjects are expecting mamas, the tiniest of babies, and children of all ages. Photography has long been a passion for her and she strives to capture the beauty of love and life in her images.

Amy lives in Charlottesville with her boyfriend of 10+ years, their one year old son, and two dogs. Check out her website at www.sweet-pea-photo.com.

See Amy at work at the Virginia Discovery Museum’s
21st Annual Discovery Dash on May 28th.

Come Celebrate Mother's Day with our Special Mother's Day Programs

Date Night Drop-Off - Mother's Day Edition
Friday, May 6th, 5:30-8pm
Ages 3-8
$20 Members / $25 Non-Members (sibling discount $5)
Drop off the kids and have a special Mother's Day evening out this Friday with our Date Night Drop-Off Program! Kids will be treated to special Mother's Day activities and crafts this week! This pre-registration drop-off program includes a craft, games, cheese pizza and carrot sticks, fruit juice, and lots of free time to play in the Museum! There is a cancellation fee of $10 after 12pm on the day before registered program and no refund for same-day cancellation. Space is limited, so sign up today. Call 977-1025 x 9 and ask for Maggie or Sara to register, or email us at gallerymanager@vadm.org or vdmprograms@vadm.org!

Little Chefs - Happy Mother's Day!

May 7 - Little Bites (Snacks & Appetizers)

May 14 - Delectable Desserts (Nut-Free Day)

May 21 - Kids' Favorites

10am-11:30am

Ages 4-8 with adult

Price per class: $10 Members / $13 Non-Members
Bring your little ones and create tasty snacks and delicious meals together! Your kids will learn about kitchen safety and build their cooking skills in a fun, safe environment. Space is limited, so sign up today. Call 977-1025 x 9 and ask for Sara or Maggie to register, or email us at vdmprograms@vadm.org or gallerymanager@vadm.org!

Spring Flowers! - Flower Arranging Class

Saturday, May 7, 2:30-3:30

Ages 4-8 with adult

$15 Members / $18 Non-Members
A treat right before Mother's Day! Bring your little ones and make a beautiful flower arrangement together. Learn the ins and outs offlower arranging and create something special for Mom this year. Call 977-1025 x 9 and ask for Sara or Maggie to register, or emailus at vdmprograms@vadm.org or gallerymanager@vadm.org!