Science Museum of Virginia

Discover Steampunk

Now open

Curiosity Camp Out

A stellar overnight adventure!

Secrets of the Sea

Now Showing

Animal Kingdom Opening Weekend

A wild adventure is coming June 1.

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 a.m.
Ancient Caves

11:30 a.m.
Forward to the Moon

2 p.m.
Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit

3:30 p.m.
Secrets of the Sea

Today's Live Science

Watch and engage with a Museum educator who demonstrates amazing scientific experiments.


10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bristlebot Mazes Challenge

11 a.m.
Radical Reactions

12:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

1 p.m.
Sew a Utensil Roll

1:30 p.m.
Rat Basketball

2 p.m.
Sew a Utensil Roll

2:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

3 p.m.
Radical Reactions

Washed out picture of the main hall at the Science Museum of Virginia
Dome screen showing space images.
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.

Blog

Astronomy Virginia
Posted: April 19, 2024

The Early Bird Catches the Eclipse: Planning for 2045

How precise are scientists’ predictions of a celestial spectacle that's two decades away?

Guests sitting on the Science Museum front lawn wearing eclipse viewing glasses smiling at the camera.
Washed out picture of an exhibit at the Science Museum of Virginia