Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks

Now Open

2025 Summer Camp

We keep the learning and fun going all summer long!

Science on Tap: Mystery at the Museum

Calling all sleuths, detectives and crime-solvers!

6–10 p.m.

Laser Show: David Bowie

Rock through the eras of Bowie with a spectacle of music and light!

6:30 and 8:15 p.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! 


10:30 a.m.
Flight of the Butterflies

12 p.m.
Live Universe Exploration

2 p.m.
Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation

3:30 p.m.
Live Universe Exploration

Today's Live Science

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


10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Earthquake Proof Towers

10:30 a.m.
Early ExpLORE

11 a.m.
Simple Machines

12:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Design Nail and String Art

1:30 p.m.
Rat Basketball

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Design Nail and String Art

2:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

3 p.m.
Simple Machines

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Earthquake Proof Towers

Washed out picture of the main hall at the Science Museum of Virginia
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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Building Greenspace with LEGO Bricks

Empowering kids and teens to learn through play with LEGO® bricks.

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