Exhibitions
The Science Museum of Virginia features four floors of interactive labs, awesome artifacts, hundreds of hands-on experiences and both permanent exhibitions and touring exhibitions from around the world to amaze and inspire you!
Survival of the Slowest
Find out if “slow but steady” truly does win the race!
Now Open!
The Dome
Buckle your seatbelt because it's time to explore Earth and the farthest reaches of the cosmos! At 76 feet, The Dome is the largest screen in Virginia and provides guests with the ultimate "you are there" experience.
Arctic: Our Frozen Planet
Journey to the depths of the coldest inhabited place on Earth.
Birth of Planet Earth
Travel back 5 billion years to the origins of our planet!
Now Showing
Upcoming Events
Looking for some fun and inspiration? Check out our one-of-a-kind events!
Experiences
Science and play collide! Experience a Live Science Program or tinker in one of our amazing labs.
The Forge
Roll up your sleeves and get creative in our permanent makerspace! Participate in a hands-on workshop or find inspiration in our showroom.
