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!
The Dome
Buckle your seatbelt because it's time to explore Earth and the farthest reaches of the cosmos! At 76 feet, our Dome theater is the largest screen in Virginia and provides guests with the ultimate "you are there" experience.
Dinosaurs Alive
See the earliest creatures of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous in this captivating adventure of science and discovery.
Showing Daily at 11 a.m.
Birth of Planet Earth
Travel back 5 billion years to the origins of our planet!
Weekdays at 1 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays at Noon
Imagine the Moon
Human imagination continues to inspire our relationship with the moon!
Saturdays & Sundays at 2 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Looking for some fun and inspiration? Check out our one-of-a-kind events!
Experiences
Science and play collide! Experience a Live Science Program or tinker in one of our amazing labs.
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.
