Unleash Your Curiosity
Visit the Science Museum of Virginia and step into a world of interactive exhibitions and unparalleled adventures housed inside a historic train station that features unique experiences you won't find anywhere else.
Whether you're a thinker, tinkerer, creative, or full-on science geek, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Engage with hands-on exhibitions and mesmerizing giant-screen films that will take you on immersive journeys through health, wellness, speed, space and beyond! But the excitement doesn't stop there! Come explore a vibrant campus filled with natural wonders and unique artifacts.
Plan your visit today and delve into a summer brimming with thought-provoking touring exhibitions from around the globe and so much more! Don't miss out—start planning your adventure today and discover the wonders that await. Check out a few of our highlighted experiences below.
BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness
May 25–September 2, 2024
Discover the beauty of the human form and the intricate harmony between mind and body at BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness. Come explore breathtaking specimens that showcase our remarkable anatomy and its profound connection to well-being.
"BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness" was created by Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS & Institute for Plastination. Extra ticket required.
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Discover Steampunk
February 10–August 18, 2024
Step into a world of retro-futuristic innovation where art, history and technology collide. Discover Steampunk explores interactive machines inspired by historical luminaries like Jules Verne, Mary Shelley and more!
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Incredible Permanent Exhibitions
Explore our 223,000-square-foot building boasting three floors of hands-on exhibitions about wellness, innovation and physical sciences, to name a few. Challenge yourself to a race against an Olympic athlete, outsmart a robot in air hockey or watch a rat play basketball. Our three lab spaces—eco, animal and art—offer unexpected interactions with science. Additionally, our two makerspaces embody the maker movement, encouraging innovation and hands-on creation. Plus, you'll find that our campus is packed with native pollinator plants, natural stormwater retention systems, multiple train cars, a 29-ton granite globe, an 80-ton aluminum submarine and more!
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The Dome
The Dome is Richmond's largest screen, at nearly a quarter of an acre. Whether you're traveling through America's national parks, plunging into the ocean to see an astonishing array of marine creatures or exploring the cosmos in search of the new ninth planet, The Dome provides the ultimate "you are there" film experience.
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