Open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Hours and Schedule
  • Learn
  • Membership
  • En Español
Science Museum of Virginia Logo
  • Hours & Schedule
    Tickets & Admissions
    Directions & Parking
    Birthday Parties
    Accessibility
    Kids crowded around a science experiment
    What's Happening?
    Check out what's happening at the Science Museum during your visit.
    Boy touching a snake
    Accessibility
    Creating an experience that’s accessible for all is part of the Science Museum's mission and values.
    The Museum is Open!

    Tuesday–Sunday

    9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Buy Tickets
    Daily Schedule

    Find out what is on today!

    See the Schedule
    Visit
  • The Dome
    Exhibits
    The Forge
    The Green
    Events
    Experiences
    Explore All Things To Do
    Path
    Various galaxies shown in The Dome
    The Dome
    Explore the galaxy and movies alike in this one of a kind theater
    Colorful artwork displayed on a glass window. The Forge workshop can also be seen through the window.
    The Forge
    Explore our makerspace!
    The Museum is Open!

    Tuesday–Sunday

    9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Buy Tickets
    Daily Schedule

    Find out what is on today!

    See the Schedule
    Explore
  • Field Trips
    Digital Demos
    Digital Demo Details
    Other Groups
    Group Visit Policies
    digitalgroups.jpg
    Book your Digital Demo
    Set up your next Digital Demo and bring the Museum to you!
    Group of kids touching the Kugel ball
    Field Trips
    Learn more about field trips to the Museum!
    The Museum is Open!

    Tuesday–Sunday

    9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Buy Tickets
    Daily Schedule

    Find out what is on today!

    See the Schedule
    Groups
  • Membership
    Join Our Team
    Support
    SMV membership DSC05517.jpg
    Membership
    Keep fun and science in your life throughout the year!
    SMV Foundation DSC02512.jpg
    Science Museum of Virginia Foundation
    Support our non-profit mission and spark tomorrow’s solutions.
    The Museum is Open!

    Tuesday–Sunday

    9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Buy Tickets
    Daily Schedule

    Find out what is on today!

    See the Schedule
    Get Involved
  • Shape
    Tickets
  • Visit
    Hours & Schedule
    Tickets & Admissions
    Directions & Parking
    Birthday Parties
    Accessibility
  • Explore
    Things to Do
    The Forge
    The Dome
    The Green
  • Groups
    Field Trips
    Digital Demos
    Digital Demo Details
    Other Groups
    Group Visit Policies
  • Get Involved
    Membership
    Join Our Team
    Support
  • Learn
  • Membership
  • En Español
Shape
Tickets
Filters

Show

✕ Clear All Filters
Home | Explore

Things to Do

Show

✕ Clear All Filters
Skin key art showing a face with several skin textures.jpg
Shape
exhibition

Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity

An immersive touring exhibition that inspires wonder and curiosity about this uniquely complex organ.

Now Open

View Details
Turtle swimming in the ocean with a sunset in view.
event
Jun
03

Science After Dark

Science After Dark: Ocean Odyssey

From photos and puppets to art and accessories, the waves of aquatic STEM fun will just keep coming!

June 3, 5-8 p.m.

View Details
Image of spirit bear and cub catching fish
np_stars_692431_000000
dome show

Great Bear Rainforest

Journey to a land of grizzlies, coastal wolves, sea otters and the all-white spirit bear — the rarest bear on earth!

Showing Daily at 3 p.m.

View Details
Image of an animal in a cardboard box with unique skin pattern background
np_hammer_2068144_000000
forge activity

Maker Challenge - Cardboard Skin

Using cardboard and Makedo tools come create a unique cardboard "skin" for our stuffed animal models!
View Details
Image of a tote bag drawing on a T-shirt.jpg
np_hammer_2068144_000000
forge activity

Maker Workshop - Make a T-shirt Tote Bag

Create your own tote bag from an old T-shirt and help reduce textile waste!
View Details
Image of laser cut name tags
np_hammer_2068144_000000
forge activity

Maker Workshop - Design Laser Cut Name Tags

Design your own custom keychain or name tag in The Forge using Inkscape and our laser cutter!
View Details
carlcrab.gif
live demo

Carl the Crab Goes Golfing

Carl the Crab meets a basking shark while golfing on the ocean floor.
View Details
rat_basketball_1.jpg
live demo

Rat Basketball

Learn about operant and classical conditioning as you watch our Rat Basketball team play a game - no we aren't kidding!
View Details
Kids crowded around a science experiment
live demo

Supercool: Liquid Nitrogen

Watch us perform some amazing science tricks with liquid nitrogen.
View Details
  • Previous
  • 1
  • 2
  • 11
  • 12
  • Next
Visit
Explore
Groups
Get Involved
About us
Learn
Donate
Hours & Schedule
Contact Us

info@smv.org

804.864.1400

2500 West Broad Street

Richmond, VA 23220

Newsletter

Sign up for the latest news, exhibits updates and promotions.

Contact Us
Privacy Policy
FOIA
© 2022 Science Museum of Virginia. All rights reserved.