Best of the Best

The Science Museum is honored to be recognized as one of the nation's best!

Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks

Now Open

National AI Literacy Day

Explore artificial intelligence with demos, hands-on activities and more!

Laser Show: Movie Magic

Don’t miss this special spring break showtime!

4 p.m. daily

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! 


12 p.m.
Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation

2 p.m.
Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation

3 p.m.
We Are Stars

Today's Live Science

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


10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Make a Mini Golf Obstacle

10:30 a.m.
Early ExpLORE

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Building Block Printmaking

1:30 p.m.
Simple Machines

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Building Block Printmaking

2:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

3:30 p.m.
Radical Reactions Demo

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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Animals Biology Food
Posted: Feb. 28, 2025

Question Your World: How Many Species Are Impacted by the Bird Flu?

While human bird flu infections remain rare, recent cases in dairy cows and other mammals raise concerns about potential mutations.

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