The Science Museum is open Monday, December 22 and Monday, December 29.

Tis the Savings!

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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! 


10:30 a.m.
Dinosaurs of Antarctica

12 p.m.
Live Universe Exploration

1:30 p.m.
Arctic: Our Frozen Planet

Today's Live Science

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


10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Soaring Reindeer

11:30 a.m.
Supercool: Liquid Nitrogen Demo

12:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

1:30 p.m.
Rat Basketball

2:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

3:30 p.m.
Science with Soda

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.

Blog

Life Science
Posted: Dec. 23, 2025

Top 5 Life Science Stories 2025

Our Deputy Director of Education’s favorite science stories are larger than life!

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