Visit Us

The VIMS Watermen's Hall Visitor Center is open to the public on weekdays from 9 am - 4:30 pm. In addition, there are various opportunities throughout the year for tours to learn more about our marine environment and current research at the Institute.

VIMS' annual Marine Science Day open house takes place on the third Saturday in May. This fun, educational event gives visitors an opportunity to examine high-tech science equipment, tour a laboratory, collect and observe aquatic animals, and discover the importance of wetlands in VIMS' Teaching Marsh. Cooking demonstrations, mini-lectures, and "hands-on" activities take place throughout the day, and a Children's Center provides lots of hands-on activities for the younger set.

For more information on public events, visit our events calendar or call us at (804) 684-7846. For general information about VIMS, click here for a short video introduction.

Tour of the Reserves Canoe Trips

On these trips, participants will take a 5-hour canoe trip through Taskinas Creek and the nearby York River to explore the salt marsh and collect estuarine animals using seine nets.

Visit the CBNERR website for details and dates.

To reserve space for these programs or for more information, please contact Sarah McGuire at mcguire@vims.edu or 804-694-7878. Space is limited. Participants must sign up in advance and fill out a health form and liability waiver. Everyone must wear sneakers or sturdy sandals that can get wet and muddy and sign in for trips 15 minutes prior to departure time. Children must weigh at least 50 pounds. Trips are weather dependent.

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