The Power of Poison

Now Open!

Laser Show: Led Zeppelin

You’ll have a “Whole Lotta Love” for this display of light and music!

6:30 and 8:15 p.m.

Landscape Urbanism

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

8 a.m.

Science After Darrrrrk

Arr you ready for a family-friendly adventure on the high seas?

5–8 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.
Great Bear Rainforest

12 p.m.
Encounters in the Milky Way

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

3 p.m.
Imagine the Moon

Today's Live Science

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


10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lego Wind Racer

11:30 a.m.
Sound Science Demo

12:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Maker Workshop: Sewing Crazy Quilt Squares

1:30 p.m.
Rat Basketball

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Maker Workshop: Sewing Crazy Quilt Squares

2:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Lego Wind Racer

3:30 p.m.
Sound Science 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.

Blog

Astronomy
Posted: Dec. 24, 2025

Top 5 Astronomy Stories 2025

Our Head Astronomer shares his list of 2025's stellar space stories.

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