BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness

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Animal Kingdom: A Tale of Six Families

A wild adventure is awaiting!

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Discover Steampunk

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Secrets of the Sea

An unforgettable underwater adventure

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! 


10 a.m.
Animal Kingdom: A Tale of Six Families

11:30 a.m.
Secrets of the Sea

2 p.m.
Birth of Planet Earth

3:30 p.m.
Secrets of the Sea

Today's Live Science

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


10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Tool Petting Zoo Challenge

10:30 a.m.
Early ExpLORE

11 a.m.
Supercool: Liquid Nitrogen Demo

1 p.m.
Sew a Organ Pal

1:30 p.m.
Rat Basketball

2 p.m.
Sew a Organ Pal

3 p.m.
Supercool: Liquid Nitrogen Demo

Washed out picture of the main hall at the Science Museum of Virginia
Dome screen showing space images.
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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History Inventions
Posted: June 28, 2024

Innovation and Invention in Discover Steampunk

What makes someone an inventor and what makes someone an innovator?

decorative image of a light bulb drawing
Washed out picture of an exhibit at the Science Museum of Virginia