Developed for guests who benefit from a sensory-supportive environment. Enjoy a less crowded environment as you get hands-on with activities designed to pique curiosity and inspire discovery. Explore the touring exhibition Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO Bricks, enjoy a special maker project in The Forge, watch the giant screen film Big Astronomy in The Dome ...
Grab family members, friends, scout troop members, neighbors … whoever you’d like to join you for this overnight adventure. Activities are designed for campers age 8 to 12, but anyone older than 7 may attend. Pre-registration is required. ...
Get off your double-decker couch, locate your pants and join this LEGO brick-themed Science After Dark. Enjoy hands-on STEM activities that involve architecture, minifigures, racing, and more. The Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO Bricks are on display. Featuring 20 iconic skyscrapers from across the globe, this touring exhibition will have you marveling at the half ...
A memorable after-hours experience of 13 glamorous hits spanning decades of Bowie’s career. Reflect back on the “Changes” in music, costume and persona as Ziggy plays guitar, or you can be heroes—not just for one day—in introducing Bowie’s unforgettable music to a new generation. Two performances of the same program in The Dome at 6:30 ...
The havoc perimenopause and menopause can create in our lives has often been overlooked by society; but now there's a movement to fix the broken system. Virginia Physicians for Women and Fettle & Fit Physical Therapy invite you to empower yourself with menopause education at the RVA screening of the groundbreaking documentary The (M) Factor: ...
There’s no better way to share the science love on Valentine’s Day than a $10 day. Show your affection for STEM and take your sweetheart to the Science Museum. On Valentine’s Day, you'll be smitten with the special price. ...
Through hands-on activities, live demos and special shows, you can experience all things glow-in-the-dark and luminescent. Additional details and registration information will be posted closer to the event date. ...
Whether you have to fly, leap tall buildings in a single bound or take the Batmobile, make sure you’re at the Science Museum for a super start to your weekend with this after-hours event. The superhero shows in The Dome take place at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. They are included with admission and no ...
Whether you’re a seasoned scientist, curious kid, or selfie enthusiast, Museum Selfie Day has something for everyone. Grab your phone, gather your friends, and join a day of discovery, creativity, and unforgettable memories —all for just $10. ...
Get ready to enjoy iconic tunes while being mesmerized by a unique light show. Colorful laser beams are choreographed to music, projecting winter-themed shapes, patterns and images on The Dome’s nearly quarter-acre screen. The optical effects offer a dynamic, immersive experience that is sure to impress. Laser Show: Holiday Magic will be offered December 21–January ...
Features local heroes, marching bands, dance troupes, giant helium balloons, floats, and Legendary Santa. ...
Featuring an entire room full of elaborate train displays created by private hobbyists from across the state, the Model Railroad Show showcases scaled locomotives riding through intricate landscapes and miniature cities. Guests can also watch a blacksmith use a hammer and anvil similar to ones used to make locomotive engine parts like those on the ...
Embark on not just one journey, but two: an intriguing tale of personal progression starting in Mumbai, India, and an impressive story about scientific advancement culminating at NASA. As a world-renowned observational astrophysicist, Associate Chief Scientist Dr. Kartik Sheth will share some of his research on the assembly of galaxies, like our own Milky Way. ...
Middle school girls are invited to a special overnight adventure that’s designed just for them. Girls ages 11 to 14 can learn about the environment, weather, changing climates, and more through activities, demos and exhibits. ...
Enjoy a less crowded environment as you get hands-on with activities designed to pique curiosity and inspire discovery. The event features accommodations for guest sensitivities to lights and sounds. Explore the touring exhibition MathAlive! to experience sum serious fun. Registration is required. Navigate through our Speed and Boost exhibitions at your own pace. Play magnetic ...
Get into the Halloween spirit with a night full of frighteningly fun STEM activities. Family friendly costumes are encouraged. See live demos of curious concoctions as you learn about mysterious property changes. Foaming pumpkins. Watch an educator turn regular bubbles into boo bubbles using dry ice. Enjoy Frankenstein-inspired dissections. Create beeswax candles to make your ...
MathAlive! is designed to inspire, to spark the imagination, to reveal not only math at work, but the endless possibilities of math. Designed for families and students the exhibition brings to life the real math behind what kids love most – video games, sports, fashion, music, robotics, and more – and creates interactive and immersive ...
More science is always good. Admission to the Science Museum is $10 for everyone, regardless of ticket category. ...
The debut of the new giant screen film Animal Kingdom: A Tale of Six Families. On opening weekend the other Dome films are migrating back to the library to let this one nature documentary rule the roost. Animal Kingdom introduces viewers to the spectacular creatures that keep the planet ticking and showcases how humans can ...
Happiness has an impact on our mind and body, influencing our movements, perceptions, sensations, mood and more. Through dozens of human specimens called plastinates, explore how anatomy is involved in happiness and how positive or negative emotions can affect health. Discover the complexity, resilience and vulnerability of what lies beneath the skin. Extra ticket required. ...
A night full of exploration and adventure outdoors. Explorers are invited to grab their backpack, roll out their sleeping bag, pitch a tent, and join astronomy-themed STEM experiences. Campers will explore star formations and gravity wells, create a pocket solar system, enjoy a Science On a Sphere presentation, see a film in The Dome, and ...
Calling all future paleontologists. Explore ancient creatures, plants, and stars. Your family will dig all the hands-on activities. All activities and exhibitions are included with admission. Seating for live astronomy shows and demos is first come, first served. When the spaces have reached capacity, no additional guests will be permitted to enter. ...
Celebrate Astronomy Day with admission to the Science Museum that's only $10 for everyone, regardless of ticket category. Free live astronomy shows at 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. that day. ...
In this talk, Gelati Celesti Ice Cream President Steve Rosser will share the details about how air factors into the churning process, the specialized equipment used, the methods of creating exotic and complex flavor profiles and even which flower you're eating when you enjoy a classic flavor. Sunrise Science events begin at 8 a.m. Doors ...
A sensory-friendly evening developed for guests with disabilities. Enjoy a less crowded environment as you get hands-on with activities designed to pique curiosity and inspire discovery. Registration is required. ...
An activity-packed festival exploring sustainability, natural resources, and environmental science. Plus, there will be food trucks, adult beverages, vendors, community partners, and more. Earth Day activities are included with Science Museum admission, which is only $10 on April 13. ...
An environmental science-focused festival for nature lovers of all ages for the special discounted price of just $10. Dome features require additional tickets.Science Museum members and children two and younger, as well as active-duty military, retired military, veterans and teachers with ID receive free exhibition admission every day. Further discounted tickets are available through the ...
Celebrate the exciting celestial event with interactive astronomy-themed activities such as sun proints and pinhole cameras on The Green, the Science Museum’s newly enhanced campus greenspace. Guests can purchase viewing glasses in the gift shop so they can experience the solar eclipse for themselves. Activities taking place on The Green will be free. Science Museum ...
In this talk, Senior Vice President of Loyalty for Latin America at Mastercard Mariana Fonseca Medina will share her inspirational journey of challenging misconceptions in a male-dominated field. She will showcase how her civil engineering background transitioned into a kaleidoscopic career in different industries with roles in finance, marketing, consulting and strategy in numerous Latin ...
Celebrate reopening on Mondays by making the first one only $10 to visit! Science Museum members and children two and younger, as well as active-duty military, retired military, veterans, and teachers with ID receive free exhibition admission every day. Further discounted tickets are available through the Museums for All program. Dome features require additional tickets. ...
