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.
Great White Shark
Uncover the secret lives of these creatures that pre-date dinosaurs.
Showing Daily at 2 p.m.
We Are Stars
Journey 13.8 billion years through time and space to discover our explosive origins.
Showing Daily at Noon
Birth of Planet Earth
Travel back 5 billion years to the origins of our planet!
Showing Daily at 3 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.
