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Flower Display in Observance of Mother's Day

Location of Southwest Virginia Museum in Virginia

Where

Southwest Virginia Museum, 10 West First St. N., Big Stone Gap, VA 24219.
Victorian Parlor

When

May 14, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mom does everything for you, now it’s your turn to do something for her. Show your mom some love this Mother’s Day weekend by submitting up to two of your mom’s favorite flowers either in honor of, or in memory of, for the museum’s flower display.

Clear bud vases are recommended, but potted flowers can be submitted as well. Displays can be no taller than 6 inches. Suggested flowers are potted plants, cacti, succulents, bulbous plants, tuberous plants.

All exhibits and participation forms must be at the museum by 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 11. You may pick up a participation form from the front desk at the museum, or email doretha.cole@dcr.virginia.gov to have one emailed to you.

There is no charge to visit the flower display, however, regular admission rates apply for those wishing to tour the museum. $5 adults, $3 children ages 6-12, under 6 free.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-523-1322
Email Address: SWVAMuseum@dcr.virginia.gov