Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks

On display beginning February 1!

Science After Dark: Superhero Science

Superhero scientists emerge!

5–8 p.m.

GLOW

Illuminating the fun in STEM!

9:30 a.m.–8 p.m.

Science on Tap: Mystery at the Museum

Calling all sleuths, detectives and crime-solvers!

6–10 p.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! 


10:30 a.m.
Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels

2 p.m.
Wings Over Water

3:30 p.m.
Living Worlds

Today's Live Science

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


10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cardboard Horse Racing Challenge

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Aluminum Embossing

1:30 p.m.
Rat Basketball

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Aluminum Embossing

2:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

3 p.m.
Scientific Method

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cardboard Horse Racing Challenge

Washed out picture of the main hall at the Science Museum of Virginia
Front View inside The Dome featuring a galaxy on the screen
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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Posted: Jan. 10, 2025

Question Your World: Can Meditation Reduce Pain?

You know that old saying “mind over matter”?  Well even science can get involved in that statement and this time it involves meditation!

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