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Exhibitions

The Science Museum of Virginia features four floors of interactive labs, awesome artifacts, hundreds of hands-on experiences and both permanent exhibitions and touring exhibitions from around the world to amaze and inspire you!
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BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness

Discover what lies beneath the skin.

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The Dome

Buckle your seatbelt because it's time to explore Earth and the farthest reaches of the cosmos! At 76 feet, The Dome is the largest screen in Virginia and provides guests with the ultimate "you are there" experience.
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Secrets of the Sea

Dive in for an unforgettable underwater adventure!

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Animal Kingdom Giant Screen film
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Animal Kingdom: A Tale of Six Families

A spectacular journey through the diversity of life on our planet.

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Black background with planets throughout surrounded by different spheres of color for the Living Worlds Planetarium show.
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Living Worlds

Journey through space and time to examine life as an essential quality of our home planet.

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Upcoming Events

Looking for some fun and inspiration? Check out our one-of-a-kind events!
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Experiences

Science and play collide! Experience a Live Science Program or tinker in one of our amazing labs.
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The Forge

Roll up your sleeves and get creative in our permanent makerspace! Participate in a hands-on workshop or find inspiration in our showroom.
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