Bay Lab Exploration

Location of First Landing State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Main Park Address: First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

When

May 25, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it! The Bay Lab provides guests with a one of a kind look into what some consider the jewel of Virginia. Located within the Main Visitor Center, the Bay Lab is welcome to all ages. Interact with our hands on topographic sand box and come meet our diamondback terrapin animal ambassadors. Stop by during open hours to learn more about the bay and its importance to Virginia.

two spot swimming in aquarium with sandy substrate and sea shells

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-412-2300
Email Address: firstlanding@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

Additional dates

Bay Lab Exploration - May 23, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bay Lab Exploration - May 24, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bay Lab Exploration - May 30, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bay Lab Exploration - May 31, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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