Senior Science: Dome Night

If you’ve ever looked up at the night sky and felt a sense of awe, this Senior Science is for you! Join us on a custom adventure through the universe with a Science Museum astronomer on Virginia’s largest screen!

From a preview of the night sky over Richmond to the latest discoveries at the edge of the universe, join us for an immersive, out-of-this-world experience in The Dome. We'll even give you a chance to help direct the show!

For added inspiration, Speed and the touring exhibition The Power of Poision will be available for exploration before and after the live astronomy show.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and the astronomy show begins at 5:30 p.m.

Registration and Pricing

This program is designed to engage seniors 60+ by connecting them to each other, helping them exercise their creativity, encouraging them to discover science all around them and deepening their appreciation of STEM.

Thanks to the generous support of Genworth, Senior Science events are free and open to the public. Space is limited to 200 participants and registration is required.

Please note: only Speed and The Power of Poison will be available before/after the event. Other Science Museum experiences will be closed.