The Batten School & VIMS campus will be closed on Monday, March 15 due to the National Weather Service prediction for severe weather including periods of rain, damaging winds and the potential for tornadoes.

 

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Tours

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Batten School & VIMS!

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York River Volunteer Louis Schiavo describes the points of interest along the York River shoreline at VIMS. © C. Katella.
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Zooplankton Ecology Lab VIMS graduate student Jack Conroy shares a sample from the Zooplankton Ecology Lab. © C. Katella.
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Oyster Hatchery Hatchery Specialist Lauren Gregg describes the activities of the Aquaculture Genetics & Breeding Technology Center at VIMS. © C. Katella.
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Teaching Marsh Volunteer Bill Blair discusses the diverse plant and animal life which make the CCRM Teaching Marsh its home. © C. Katella.

Reserve space on our public tours to learn more about the Batten School & VIMS and the ongoing research activities around campus. These 90-minute, guided tours are designed for adults with older children (10 and up welcome).

  • All tours include a guided interpretation of our Visitors Center — including an opportunity to view a gag grouper, catsharks, oyster toadfish and more — and a visit to two research laboratories/facilities.
  • Tours take place from 10:00 - 11:30 AM (unless otherwise noted on the calendar item) and are free.
  • Please make sure you have proper footwear for the tour (closed-toe, comfortable shoes required).
  • If special accommodation (e.g. mobility issues, hearing assistance) is needed, please e-mail venutt@vims.edu after you have registered for the tour.
  • Space is limited in labs and reservations must be made in advance. Walk-ups will not be permitted to join. Public tours are not suitable for children under 10 years of age.

For tour dates, information, and to register for a tour, visit our events calendar.

 

Looking for youth specialized programs? Please visit our partners at CBNERR-VA!

 Looking for youth curriculum to help teach SOLs? Check out the BRIDGE!

 

Tours of the VIMS campus are made possible by the generous support of:

 

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           Southern Trade Realty, Inc. | Alanton Garden Club

                       Stephen Barry | Ratcliffe W. Harris