Science Museum of Virginia
Through experiential exhibits, awesome artifacts, interactive technologies, innovative programs, dynamic films, impressive live animals, and interesting lab demos, the Science Museum of Virginia inspires hundreds of thousands of guests each year to enrich their lives through science. The Museum is a catalyst for inspiration, a place that sparks curiosity, encourages discovery and generates ideas in science, technology, engineering, and math. The Museum features permanent hands-on exhibits about wellness, innovation and speed—to name a few—and hosts touring exhibitions from around the world. At 76 feet, The Dome theater is the largest screen in Virginia and provides guests with the ultimate "you are there" experience. The Museum also hosts numerous special events throughout the year, such as workshops, talks, and summer camps. The Science Museum of Virginia has something for curious-minded guests of all ages!
The Science Museum of Virginia looks for opportunities to encourage all Virginians to enrich their lives through science. A catalyst for inspiration, it sparks curiosity, encourages discovery, and generates ideas in science, technology, engineering, and math. The 223,000-square-foot Richmond campus features hands-on exhibitions about wellness, innovation, and physical sciences; eco, animal, and art lab spaces; two makerspaces; touring exhibitions; and The Dome, the largest screen in Richmond. It is a state-supported agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Science Museum of Virginia Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, raises funds to support the Museum's mission.
