MathAlive!

Opens September 28!

Laser Show: Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon

A mesmerizing music-and-light performance!

End the Day with a Matinee

See Into America's Wild in the Dome for only $9.

Now Showing

Sunrise Science

An engaging discussion on accessible and sustainable agriculture!

8 a.m.

Curious Minds of All Ages!

Science is everywhere, but sometimes discovery needs a guide. Check out our exhibitions, films, labs, makerspaces, events and much more. We're your quirky partner that's here to help you explore the most wonderfully random STEM topics.

Today's Dome Shows

Buckle your seatbelt because it's time to explore our incredible Earth and the farthest reaches of the cosmos in The Dome! 


10 a.m.
Ancient Caves

11:30 a.m.
Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit

2 p.m.
Animal Kingdom: A Tale of Six Families

3:30 p.m.
Into America’s Wild

Today's Live Science

Watch and engage with a Museum educator who demonstrates amazing scientific experiments.


10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Maker Mayhem

11 a.m.
Supercool: Liquid Nitrogen Demo

1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Maker Mayhem

1:30 p.m.
Rat Basketball

2:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

3 p.m.
Supercool: Liquid Nitrogen Demo

Washed out picture of the main hall at the Science Museum of Virginia
Dome screen showing space images.
Starry Sky

The Dome

​The Dome features live astronomy shows and giant screen films on one of the most technologically advanced digital planetarium theaters in the world.

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Climate Science Earth Science
Posted: Sept. 13, 2024

Question Your World: Why Don't Hurricanes Happen at the Equator?

So, why can’t hurricanes cross the equator? The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind …

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Washed out picture of an exhibit at the Science Museum of Virginia