Exhibits
The Science Museum of Virginia features four floors of interactive labs, awesome artifacts, hundreds of hands-on experiences and both permanent exhibits 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® !
Now Open
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.
Antarctica
Discover the remote and hostile, beautiful and awe-inspiring continent at the bottom of the world.
Showing Daily at 3 p.m.
Superpower Dogs
Experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most amazing dogs.
Showing Daily at 11 a.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
We Are Stars
Journey 13.8 billion years through time and space to discover our explosive origins.
Saturday–Sunday 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 demonstration 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.
