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Science After Dark: Spooky Science

A night full of frighteningly fun STEM activities!

5–8 p.m.

Diapers, Bugs and Vapes: Exploring Forensic Toxicology

The evidence suggests this free event deserves a closer look!

8 a.m.

Laser Show: The Beatles

Spend “A Hard Day’s Night” celebrating the Fab Four!

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! 


12 p.m.
Live Universe Exploration

1:30 p.m.
Dinosaurs of Antarctica

3 p.m.
Encounters in the Milky Way

Today's Live Science

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


10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Member-Only Open Making

11:30 a.m.
Illuminating Light Demo

12:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Member-Only Open Making

1:30 p.m.
Rat Basketball

2:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Member-Only Open Making

3:30 p.m.
Illuminating Light Demo

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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Climate Science Energy Technology
Posted: Sept. 30, 2025

Question Your World: Can Data Centers Be More Sustainable?

Data centers, which support our digital activities, require significant energy, with projections suggesting that some activities may consume as much energy as entire nations.

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