Exclusively for scientists age 4–grade 2!
Available October 14–December 12 2008, and February 17–May 15 2009
Monday–Friday at 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
Climb aboard the Wonderplace Lab train car for a journey into science exploration and discovery.
Wonderplace Lab features a 45-minute hands-on lab bursting with science activities, crafts and creative make-and-take projects. You’ll receive a post-visit packet containing more activites and reading suggestions, plus a take-home page with fun stuff families can try at home.
Request this program when making your reservation.
Enjoy free admission to museum galleries and a planetarium show with your Wonderplace Lab visit!
Check out these exciting themes
| Theme Description | Virginia SOLs |
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How Things Worked in Ancient China Patterns and Puzzles in Nature |
Science – K.1, K.2, K.4, 1.1, 1.8, 2.1, 2.2; Social Studies – 1.6, 2.1, 2.4
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Registration & Fees
Wonderplace Lab 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.
For an additional fee, Wonderplace Lab groups may arrange for prepackaged science goodie-bags filled with age-appropriate items relating to the theme of the visit. To order, call (804) 864-1449 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!"
