Visiting VIMS

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science is located on the York River in Gloucester Point, VA (37.25° N, 76.50° W), directly across the Coleman Bridge from historic Yorktown. The Batten School & VIMS Visitor Center in Watermen's Hall is currently closed for an exciting renovation. Please stay tuned for an announcement regarding its opening next summer.

• Directions to VIMS
• Map of the VIMS Gloucester Point Campus
• Directions to our Eastern Shore Laboratory

We offer a number of on-campus public programs, including our After Hours Lecture series and Discovery Labs. In addition, opportunities exist 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 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 upcoming events, visit our events calendar or call us at 804.684.7061. For more general information about the institute, call our main switchboard at 804.684.7000 or visit our Contact Us page.