The Science Museum is debuting the new giant screen film Secrets of the Sea on March 1 and to celebrate, they’re diving in head-first. On opening weekend March 2 and 3, they’re washing away all the other films from the schedule and making a big splash with the new offering. On Saturday, March 2, Secrets ...
A hands-on touring exhibition showcasing the fusion of art, history, and technology. Guests learn about 19-century innovators while experimenting with more than 20 interactive machines inspired by their ideas. Explore electricity with Mary Shelley, ocean depths with Jules Verne, the dawn of photography with George Eastman, household appliances with Isaac Singer, and time travel with ...
Groove at a glow dance party, sip luminescent drinks, make constellation creations, challenge your friends to glow games, craft black light spin art, reveal secret messages using special lights and more. Experience a live Science of Glow demo at 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. and enjoy a guided journey through the cosmos with an astronomer ...
The discounted admission includes permanent exhibitions, labs, makerspace, and demos. Dome features and admission to the summer touring exhibition require additional tickets. ...
Sunrise Science is a new speaker series where people with really big (and cool) jobs will pour out a little of their expertise, experience and insight into the ways our world is shaped by science. Registration is required. Prem Natarajan will provide a brief overview of the history of AI and how far we've come, ...
A packed schedule of five popular Dome features each day that will take you on epic journeys around the world and beyond. Science Tapas for you to taste each day from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Some tapas are more adventurous than others--like tasty bugs and spicy peppers. Three live demos each day! Check out Radical Reactions, ...
Enjoy a holiday tradition with all the bells and whistles. They are offering timed entry to help moderate the flow of guests throughout the weekend. Advanced tickets are strongly recommended, including members, as popular time slots are expected to sell out. ...
Learn about Habitat for Humanity at this fun, annual LEGO build competition. This event is targeted towards youth between the ages of 5 and 12. Families can compete as well, (no more than 2 adults) and youth between the ages of 5 to 12. All LEGOs are provided. ...
This educational event to explore solutions to Virginia's youth mental health crisis through the lens of community healing. Workshops will include updates on new state investments in youth mental health care, how to cultivate and protect mental wellness among LGBTQ+ youth, how to shift the narrative on youth mental health, self-care strategies, and more. ...
Voices for Virginia's Children, a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to championing public policies and legislation that achieve positive and equitable outcomes for young people, is proud to announce its 2023 Amplify Awards. Voices believes that the strongest way to advocate for young people is to pass them the mic. Its 2023 Amplify Awards honorees are ...
A celebration of science and culture that will highlight the amazing contributions of the Hispanic community in Virginia. ...
Get transported to the Wild Kratts world, where creature adventures and wide-ranging STEM experiences abound. This features diverse environments that immerse children and families in explorations of animals, habitats, and the relationships between them. Wild Kratts: Creature Power! was created by Minnesota Children’s Museum and The Kratt Brothers Company. ...
More science is always good. The Science Museum is celebrating NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson’s birthday with a special admission day. ...
A stellar sensory-friendly evening developed for guests with disabilities. During this event, launch into fun during this astronomy-themed evening. Enjoy a less crowded environment and partake in hands-on activities designed to pique curiosity and inspire discovery. Registration is Required. ...
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to uncover all the STEM involved in detective work. From gadgets to intelligence gathering, dig into the top secret science behind being a special agent at the Science Museum's special Science After Dark event. ...
3, 2, 1 ... liftoff! Astronomy lovers of all ages are invited to travel through the universe during this activity-packed evening. ...
Using hands-on and large-scale interactive exhibits and multimedia components, explore the solutions that will shape our future in space. This touring exhibition gives you a glimpse of the challenges and triumphs of space journeys, and the extraordinary conditions of human space travel. ...
A sensory-friendly evening. Enjoy a less crowded environment as you get hands-on activities such as building cardboard pinball machines in The Forge, exploring the Playing With Light exhibition, and watching two features in The Dome. ...
Calling all Jedis, princesses, Wookiees, supreme commanders, and stormtroopers: explore the STEM behind invisible forces present in our universe. With a night filled activities such as making mini lightsabers, watching sith lightning in action, and many other fun demos, there's no shortage of fun. ...
An activity-packed event exploring sustainability, natural resources, and environmental science. There will also be hands-on activities and Dome shows included with admission. ...
Through 20+ interactive stations, guests can explore the numerous ways our world is illuminated to learn all about how science helps us to describe and explain the behavior of light. ...
Wes Robertson, an Environmental and Vector Control Specialist III and Medical Entomologist for the Henrico County Department of Public Works Standing Water Initiative discusses the truth about mosquitoes and their bite. ...
Feng Lin, Ph.D, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and affiliated with the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Macromolecules Innovation Institute at Virginia Tech, discusses electrifying transportation with the roles of batteries. ...
Listen to Travis Anthony, the past president of the Virginia Herpetological Society, discuss the reptiles and amphibians native to the Richmond area. ...
