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Science Museum of Virginia Youth and Family Programs include activities such as Survival of the Slowest, Curiosity Camp-Out, Rat Basketball, Science on a Sphere, and Sound Science Demo. The program also offers experiences in The Dome such as live astronomy shows and giant screen films including Arctic: Our Frozen Planet, Birth of Planet Earth, Horse Power, and Encounters in the Milky Way, as well as a Laser Show: Jimi Hendrix & The Doors. Hands-on options include Construct the Tallest Tower and Embroidered Bookmark.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Open 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., with live science activities and shows offered at set times on select days, and Curiosity Camp-Out running from Saturday at 6 p.m. to Sunday at 9 a.m.
• Price: May $10 Day
The Science Museum of Virginia states that it looks for opportunities to encourage all Virginians to enrich their lives through science and describes itself as a catalyst for inspiration that sparks curiosity, encourages discovery and generates ideas in science, technology, engineering and math. The Science Museum of Virginia Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Science lovers anywhere in the world can access videos and digital content the Science Museum creates.
One visitor described the museum as having very interactive exhibits for kids and highlighted programs such as Rat Basketball and planetarium shows. Another visitor reported traveling two hours to visit and mentioned playing air hockey with a robot as a favorite part. A third visitor described the museum as very interactive and shared that their family wanted to return for more time in the exhibits.
Last updated May 13, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Open 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., with live science activities and shows offered at set times on select days, and Curiosity Camp-Out running from Saturday at 6 p.m. to Sunday at 9 a.m.
• Price: May $10 Day
The Science Museum of Virginia states that it looks for opportunities to encourage all Virginians to enrich their lives through science and describes itself as a catalyst for inspiration that sparks curiosity, encourages discovery and generates ideas in science, technology, engineering and math. The Science Museum of Virginia Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Science lovers anywhere in the world can access videos and digital content the Science Museum creates.
One visitor described the museum as having very interactive exhibits for kids and highlighted programs such as Rat Basketball and planetarium shows. Another visitor reported traveling two hours to visit and mentioned playing air hockey with a robot as a favorite part. A third visitor described the museum as very interactive and shared that their family wanted to return for more time in the exhibits.
Last updated May 13, 2026.
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