Cafe Portico Cafe Portico

CafE Portico
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sunday, 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m. 
Closed Mondays after Labor Day.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Museum admission not required.

Located in the Rotunda, Café Portico is a great place to enjoy delicious sandwiches, salads, desserts and Starbucks® beverages. Free WiFi.

Bringing a group? Hosting a meeting at the museum? Click here to preorder box lunches or call (804) 864-1508. Cafe Portico is also available for private events at the Science Museum of Virginia.
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Shop 4 Science

Shop 4 science
 Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday, noon–5 p.m. 
Closed Mondays after Labor Day.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Our gift shop features the area’s best selection of science-related toys, books, games and experiment kits. At Shop 4 Science, you’ll find beautiful and affordable jewelry and unique decorative gifts. Select from an assortment of colorful T-shirts or look for mineral samples to complete your budding geologist’s rock collection.

Sci Ultimate summer shopping!
Take the beach home with you. Check out our new selection of jewelry, games, books and unique gifts.

Science in Seconds at the Beach: Exciting Experiments You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less By Jean Potter
Surf's up for fantastic science fun with these quick, easy experiments and
activities that can be completed in just ten minutes or less. The projects help you learn about everything from how seaweed can forecast the weather to why waves break as they reach the shore. You will find most of the required materials already in your home, backyard, or around your neighborhood. $13.95. Member price $12.56

52 Fun Things to Do at the Beach By Lynn Gordon
Whether spending a day at the beach or playing in the sand at the lake be sure to take along this clever card deck and never run out of great suggestions of how to have fun in the sun. $6.95. Member price $6.26
Save on books Teachers save 20% on books!
The educator book discount is an exclusive benefit offered to educators who apply for the Franklin Extra Credit museum membership. The Franklin Extra Credit membership is free to qualifying educators. Valid membership card and photo ID must be presented at time of purchase. Discount is for book purchases only and may not be combined with any other discounts, sales or promotions. See store for details.

Find out more and join now!
Night Sky poster Give Someone You Love the Moon and Stars!
Each Indigo Night poster is unique, showing the exact position of the stars, moon and planets for the date and location you specify. A star map is included, naming the major stars and constellations shown in the poster. We will add your personal message on the poster. This is a gift that will be remembered and enjoyed for years to come.

Posters are unframed. Shipping and handling is additional. Please allow three weeks for delivery. 11" x 14" $28.95; Member price: $26.0. 16" x 20" $39.95; Member price: $35.96

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