The Dome will be closed December 16-18 for system upgrades. Even more exploration coming soon!

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The Power of Poison

Now Open!

Laser Show: Holiday Magic

Treat yourself to a music-and-light performance full of holiday tunes!

3:30 p.m.

Landscape Urbanism

Anticipation is building for our next speaker, both inside and outside the museum!

8 a.m.

Curious Minds of All Ages!

Science is everywhere, but sometimes discovery needs a guide. Check out our exhibitions, films, labs, makerspaces, events and much more. We're your quirky partner that's here to help you explore the most wonderfully random STEM topics.

Today's Dome Shows

Buckle your seatbelt because it's time to explore our incredible Earth and the farthest reaches of the cosmos in The Dome! 


Today's Live Science

Watch and engage with a Museum educator who demonstrates amazing scientific experiments.


10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cardboard Winter Village

12:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
A Taste of Science

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Plushie Ornament

1:30 p.m.
Rat Basketball

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Plushie Ornament

2:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cardboard Winter Village

3:30 p.m.
Heart Dissection Demo

Front View inside The Dome featuring a galaxy on the screen
Starry Sky

The Dome

​The Dome features live astronomy shows and giant screen films on one of the most technologically advanced digital planetarium theaters in the world.

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Astronomy Earth Science Technology VA250
Posted: Dec. 15, 2025

VA250: Our Solar System

With more technology, stars graduate to planets!

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Washed out picture of an exhibit at the Science Museum of Virginia