August 5, 2024
What: Inventors, innovators and gearheads alike only have a few more days to explore “Discover Steampunk.” The popular and engaging touring exhibition closes at the Science Museum of Virginia in less than two weeks.
Steampunk is a movement inspired by the Victorian ideals of industry and steam power. Often featuring retrofuturistic inventions, it has become a form of artistic expression and an educational tool that teaches ingenuity and self-reliance.
Blending art, science and history, “Discover Steampunk” features stories of 19th-century visionaries who dreamed of what life would be like for us today. Through more than 20 interactive exhibits, the exhibition invites guests to learn about electricity with Mary Shelley, deep ocean exploration with Jules Verne, the dawn of photography with George Eastman, household appliances with Isaac Singer and time travel with H. G. Wells.
When: “Discover Steampunk” closes Sunday, August 18, after being on display at the Science Museum since February. The Science Museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Who: Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, the multisensory experience is designed for ages 8 and up.
Why: The exhibition highlights engineering, artistry, innovation and collaboration through repurposed kinetic sculptures and intricate machines that appear to have come out of the past, which offer both interactivity and excitement while teaching about science, technology, engineering and math in unique ways.
How: “Discover Steampunk” is included with Science Museum admission. Discounts are available for teachers, military personnel and through the Museums for All program. Science Museum members receive unlimited free admission to the Science Museum and the touring exhibition. Guests may purchase tickets on the Science Museum’s website or in person at Guest Services when they arrive.
Where: Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23220