Exhibits
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!
Hot Wheels: Race to Win
Buckle up and race with the most famous toy vehicles on the planet—Hot Wheels® !
Closing January 23
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.
Humpback Whales
Discover the hidden world of nature’s most awe-inspiring mammal.
Showing Daily at 11 a.m.
Antarctica
Discover the remote and hostile, beautiful and awe-inspiring continent at the bottom of the world.
Showing Daily at 3 p.m.
Birth of Planet Earth
Travel back some 5 billion years ago to the origins of our planet.
Weekdays at 1 p.m. and
Saturdays & Sundays at Noon
Big Astronomy
Learn about the people and places who make big astronomy and big science happen.
Saturdays & Sundays at 2 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Looking for some fun and inspiration? Check out our one-of-a-kind events!
Feb
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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.
