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

June 28, 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 - June 6, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Bay Lab Exploration - June 7, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bay Lab Exploration - June 10, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bay Lab Exploration - June 11, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bay Lab Exploration - June 12, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Bay Lab Exploration - June 17, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bay Lab Exploration - June 18, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bay Lab Exploration - June 19, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Bay Lab Exploration - June 20, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Bay Lab Exploration - June 21, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bay Lab Exploration - June 24, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bay Lab Exploration - June 25, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bay Lab Exploration - June 26, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Bay Lab Exploration - June 27, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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