[3] This includes the first intact stromatolite head ever found in Virginia, which is one of the largest complete 'heads' in the world, at over 5 feet in diameter and weighing over 2 tons.

VMNH exhibits and items are also featured throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia in different museums, state parks, and other facilities.

The Harvest Foundation Hall of Ancient Life welcomes visitors as they enter to the museum pass the ticket booth.

Windows offer a peek into the museum's active laboratories where researchers and volunteers work, and award-winning displays and graphic presentations greet visitors at every turn.

Visitors view and interact with the exhibits to better understand the magnificent forces and processes that have helped create the world today," states the museum website.

Dr. Hahn generously donated his extensive collections to VMNH for the enjoyment and education of countless future visitors of all ages.

Through the outreach program, educators visit schools and community sites to present natural history to students hands-on activities.

Teachers are also trained by the museum in programs such as VSSI, VSISE: Virginia Science Institute for STEM Education, GLOBE: Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment, and Trout in the Classroom.