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Science Museum of Virginia

Science Museum of Virginia
2500 West Broad Street
804-864-1400

Mission:

Inspiring Virginians to enrich their lives through science.

About Us:

Gone are the days when science sat idle in a textbook. Since its founding by the Virginia General Assembly in 1970, the Science Museum of Virginia has brought learning to life with hundreds of experiential exhibits, awe-inspiring artifacts, and interactive technologies.

The Science Museum of Virginia is a place that incites inquiry and cultivates curiosity. We feature permanent exhibitions on space, health, electricity, and the earth - to name a few - and we host visiting exhibitions from around the world.

The Museum is proud to house a theater company, a 30 ton moveable kugel ball, a Foucault Pendulum, and a variety of live animals  - including our own rat basketball team! Our Dome theater is the largest screen in Virginia, creating the ultimate immersive experience.

We are the premier center for hands-on science education in Virginia, and we invite you to join us for presentations, interactive educational programs, summer camps, overnight adventures, and more. 

Going green is important to us. The Museum is discovering new methods of protecting and enhancing the environment through the science of sustainability. We are continually committed to finding new ways of illustrating green science, and hope that you’ll experience our environmental exhibits during your next visit.


Upcoming Events at Science Museum of Virginia

Laser Show: Holiday Magic

Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 3:30pm
Richmond, VA
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Laser Show: Holiday Magic

Thursday, Dec 26, 2024 at 3:30pm
Richmond, VA
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Laser Show: Holiday Magic

Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 3:30pm
Richmond, VA
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Laser Show: Holiday Magic

Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 3:30pm
Richmond, VA
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Laser Show: Holiday Magic

Sunday, Dec 29, 2024 at 3:30pm
Richmond, VA
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Laser Show: Holiday Magic

Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 3:30pm
Richmond, VA
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Laser Show: Holiday Magic

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 3:30pm
Richmond, VA
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Laser Show: Holiday Magic

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 3:30pm
Richmond, VA
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Laser Show: Holiday Magic

Thursday, Jan 2, 2025 at 3:30pm
Richmond, VA
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Laser Show: Holiday Magic

Friday, Jan 3, 2025 at 3:30pm
Richmond, VA
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Laser Show: Holiday Magic

Saturday, Jan 4, 2025 at 3:30pm
Richmond, VA
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Laser Show: Holiday Magic

Sunday, Jan 5, 2025 at 3:30pm
Richmond, VA
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