Exclusively for scientists age 4–grade 2!

Climb aboard the Wonderplace train car for a journey into science exploration and discovery.

Wonderplace features a 45-minute hands-on workshop bursting with fun science activities, crafts, story telling and creative make-and-take projects. You’ll receive a pre- and post-visit packet containing lesson ideas, vocabulary and reading suggestions, and a take-home page with activities families can try at home.

Enjoy free admission to museum galleries and a planetarium show with your Wonderplace visit!

Check out these exciting themes

Theme Description

Virginia SOLs

How Does Your Garden Grow? February 12–May 16 2008 Get set to spring into warmer weather. Explore the great outdoors that exist right outside your front door. Investigate plant structures and put all the parts together to construct your own flower. Find out what it takes to create a successful garden. Discover new frontiers, from treetops to radical roots. Learn how important plants are to everyday life. You’ll even get to take a seed home to start your own garden

Science - K.1, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.4, 1.7, 1.8, 2.1, 2.4, 2.5, 2.8

Registration & Fees

Wonderplace is $10 per child. Includes free admission to the museum galleries and a planetarium show; you may add a giant screen movie for an additional fee. One adult is admitted free with every 10 children. Additional adults are $10.

Registration is required. To register your group please call (804) 864-1400 or 800-659-1727, option 2 at least two weeks before your visit.

Participants' reactions to Wonderplace

"My children were excited and engaged in learning throughout the program."

"It is a wonderful place for children to explore."

"Very well organized and the instructor was great with the kids!"