Best of the Best

The Science Museum is honored to be recognized as one of the nation's best!

Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks

Now Open

Laser Show: Movie Magic

Don’t miss this special spring break showtime!

4 p.m. daily

Earth Day

An activity-packed, environmental science-focused festival!

12–5 p.m.
$10 admission

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! 


11 a.m.
Animal Kingdom: A Tale of Six Families

12 p.m.
Imagine the Moon

2 p.m.
Dinosaurs of Antarctica

3 p.m.
Wings Over Water

Today's Live Science

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


10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Make a Mini Golf Obstacle

11:30 a.m.
Supercool: Liquid Nitrogen Demo

12:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Build a Wooden Ring

1:30 p.m.
Sound Science Demo

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Build a Wooden Ring

2:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

3:30 p.m.
Supercool: Liquid Nitrogen Demo

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Make a Mini Golf Obstacle

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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Biology Food Health
Posted: March 27, 2025

Question Your World: Can Coffee Reduce the Addictive Effects of Alcohol?

Can the all-powerful and magical daily cup of coffee reduce the addictive effects of alcohol?

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