10 for $10 Launching

May 4, 2023

What: The Science Museum of Virginia is not throwing away its shot … at offering science lovers special, reduced-admission prices. This news is music to the ears of guests across Virginia who only have to spend a Hamilton – aka a $10 bill – to experience the Science Museum’s packed building of interactive exhibitions, labs, makerspace and demos.

The Science Museum isn’t only offering $10 admission once. It’s launching 10 for $10: ten days over the course of a year when admission is only $10 for every ticket category.

When: The Science Museum is kicking off the 10 for $10 series with discounted admission on Thursday, May 18, International Museum Day.

The remaining $10 Days in this calendar year include:

• June 2 - This includes the daytime experience and evening event Science After Dark: Ready to Launch, which is themed around the touring exhibition Space: An-Out-of-Gravity Experience. That means the $10 admission extends until 8 p.m.!
• August 26 - Since it’s the summer of space in Richmond, the Science Museum is celebrating NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson’s birthday.
• September 30 – The Science Museum is combining three celebrations into one: Hispanic Heritage Month, the ¡Virginia Fiesta! event and a $10 day.
• October 10 - It’s 10.10. How can $10 admission not happen on 10.10?!
• November 8 - In recognition of National STEM Day, visit the Science Museum to innovate (read: N-O-V8) in The Forge.

The first half of next year’s $10 Days are listed on the Science Museum’s website.

Who: $10 Days mean admission is the same price everyone, regardless of ticket category.

Science Museum members and children two and younger, as well as active-duty military, retired military, veterans and teachers with ID receive free regular admission every day. Further discounted tickets are available for EBT cardholders through the Museums for All program.

The $10 admission includes permanent exhibitions, labs, makerspace and demos. Dome features and admission to Space: An-Out-of-Gravity Experience require additional tickets.

Why: More science is always good! Creating an experience that is accessible for all is part of the Science Museum’s mission and values. The organization focuses on minimizing and eliminating obstacles – financial and other – to ensure the broadest cross section of the community has access to STEM resources.

How: Guests may pre-purchase tickets on the Science Museum’s website or purchase admission at Guest Services when they arrive.

Where: Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23220