Survival of the Slowest

Find out if “slow but steady” truly does win the race!

Now Open!

Extended Fridays

An evening worth hanging around for!

Fridays 5-8 p.m.

Rescue

From air to sea to land, discover ways first responders help those in distress.

Now Open

Science on Tap: Upside Down

Friends don’t lie. This will be the best adults-only event this summer!

6–10 p.m.

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! 


10:30 a.m.
Arctic: Our Frozen Planet

12 p.m.
Live Universe Exploration

1:30 p.m.
Wild Rescue

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 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Battling Tops

11 a.m.
Keeper Talk

12:30 p.m.
Simple Machines

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Build a Propagation Station

1:30 p.m.
Rat Basketball

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Build a Propagation Station

2:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

2:30 p.m.
Sloth Hang

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Battling Tops

4 p.m.
Keeper Talk

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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Biology Health
Posted: July 14, 2026

Does Red Light Therapy Really Work?

An enlightening look at the science behind that red glow.

Person sitting on a couch wearing a red light therapy mask while using a laptop that sits on their lap
Washed out picture of an exhibit at the Science Museum of Virginia