Science Spotlight

Tuesdays–Fridays at 9:30 am, 10:30 am and 11:30 am.

First- through sixth-grade students enjoy a hands-on workshop focused on a science theme. These 45-minute activities add exciting, structured learning to your visit.

Please request Science Spotlight when you make your group reservations.

Choose from the following workshops. Each can accommodate up to 25 students.

Electricity Excitement

Watch electricity in action as you create your own circuits. Get energized by conductors, insulators, wires, batteries and more!
Virginia Science SOL: 4.3

Simple Machines

Learn about levers, pulleys, screws and more. Test your new knowledge by using simple machines to solve all sorts of problems.
Virginia Science SOLs: 3.2, 4.2

Space Exploration

Delve into outer space with exciting facts about our galaxy, space history, and rockets. Construct your own water rocket and launch it from the museum’s front lawn.
Virginia Science SOLs: 1.2, 1.6, 4.2, 4.7, 6.8

Virginia Science

Discover what's living in your backyard. Examine Virginia's five regions and their natural resources.
Virginia SOLs: Science - 1.4, 1.5, 1.8, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.10, 4.5, 4.8, 5.7; History and Social Studies - 1.4, VS.1, VS.2

Weather Watchers

Get wind of the basics of weather systems, weather tools and meteorology.
Virginia Science SOLs: 1.7, 2.6, 3.9, 4.6

Fee

$10 per student (includes FREE exhibits admission). Add a second program for $4 per student

Please contact the Sales & Information Office for more information or to register.