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Science Museum of Virginia

Richmond, VA

Museum
5 (5 reviews)

Where are we going?

Address: 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA How do we get there? Number: 804 864 1400
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About this activity

The Science Museum of Virginia is filled with cool things for the family to do, and you could be next!

The goal of the Science Museum of Virginia is to inspire Virginians to enrich their lives through science. (Kids - did you know that science actually IS fun?)

This is a place where you can go to get inspired, to spark curiosity, and to generate new ideas in those STEM subjects of science, technology, engineering and math.

The fun starts in front of the building with a 29-ton globe floating on water. Walk right up to it and give it a push – yes you can move the earth!

The Museum is filled with hundreds of experiential exhibits, awe-inspiring artifacts, and interactive technologies. It's dynamic science at its finest!

Kids can also learn through the permanent exhibits on a number of exciting topics such as health, space, electricity and the Earth. 

Have you ever seen a rat play basketball? Game on!

Let's not forget about those interactive science labs, where you can design a structure that protects eggs from a two-story drop, or explore the characteristics of magnets.

Don't miss the visiting exhibitions from all over the world. This means you can always go back and see something new!

Want to hear something REALLY cool about the Science Museum of Virginia? Well, the Dome theater is the LARGEST screen in the entire state! Just sit back and enjoy the immersive experience right in front of you. It's pretty spectacular!

From robots, satellites, renewable energy, and even owls, there is something for all inquisitive kids at this great hands-on museum where learning through discovery is just your average day!

 

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Directions

Easily accessible from I-95 & I-64 which merge through the city. Take exit 78 – the Boulevard - follow the signs to the Science Museum, located at 2500 West Broad Street. Free onsite parking is available. GRTC bus stops are on Broad Street in front of the museum. There is ample free parking adjacent to the museum.

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How much does it cost?

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Adults

$21.00 exhibit and Dome. $14 exhibit only.

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Children

Ages 6-12: $18.50 exhibit and Dome. $13 exhibit only.

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Discount

Seniors $18.50

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Free Under

2 years

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Last Updates

2023

Science Museum of Virginia FAQ’s

The Periodic Table cafe is filled with sandwiches, salads deserts, Starbucks coffee and children’s meals that you can fill up on! Learning is hungry work. Snacks are in the Dome concession area.

You can find popcorn, candy and drinks at the concessions near The Dome, and be sure to keep an eye out for special events!

The gift shop features the area’s best selection of science-related toys, books, games and experiment kits. At Shop4Science, you’ll find beautiful and affordable jewelry and unique decorative gifts. Select from an assortment of colorful T-shirts or look for mineral samples to complete your budding geologist’s rock collection.

Unearth your world at the Museum, where science and play collide to spark inspiration and wonder! Along with fun ways to explore science, the museum exhibits provide many ways of meeting the Scientific Investigation, Reasoning and Logic strands in the Virginia Standards of Learning. Great for those inquisitive kids!

For more information, check out their adventure itineraries or contact them at [email protected].

The cafe has a selection of healthy treats such as sandwiches and salads.

The museum is wheelchair accessible so everyone can visit!

The museum offers group bookings for anyone! so if you're interested in going make sure to enquire and you can even do a digital demo.

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