Science Museum of Virginia

Helping curious minds discover connections between--and connections to--science, technology, engineering and math. Prepare to be inspired!

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Get in on the science—and the local ingenuity—behind a more resilient medicine cabinet.

Sunrise Science events are free, but registration is required. Reserve your seat:
https://t.co/sKquBIF2HB

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Perceiving the cosmos from inside Cosmic Perception. 🌔

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Discover innovative local solutions to our nation’s pharmaceutical supply chain. Join Dr. Edwards for the science—and the local ingenuity—behind a more resilient medicine cabinet.

Sunrise Science events are FREE. Tickets are capped due to fixed seating in The Dome. Guests will be asked to fill all available seats.

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Spend the night at the Science Museum.

Thanks to the generous support of DuPont, Girls in Science is only $15 per person! Reserve your campsite on our website.

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Innovation underway! 🚧

The Speed exhibition explores motion and time across science and technology, and we feel there's no better time than the present to add momentum to Speed. Work is already in progress to retire certain exhibits, rehome some fan-favorites and add new experiences.

The name is Speed, but we know that you can't rush perfection! We're patiently waiting to unveil this refresh in early 2027.

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Arms and legs are not a prerequisite for these cartwheels! 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️

Watch the amazing video of the cartwheeling dwarf reed snake 👇

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This 30-minute, family-friendly Laser Show includes songs from fang-tastic films as well as eerie-sistible popular songs.

Let's get ready to boo-gie! We have showtimes all day long: 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m.

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Halloween costume inspo brought to you by ✨ our guests! ✨

Can't wait until Halloween to dress the part? Show off your costumes early at Science After Dark: Spooky Science on Friday, October 23!

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Science After Dark: Spooky Science tickets are on sale now!

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New telescope just dropped! 🔭 NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched in August and joined the stellar fleet mapping the cosmos.

#WorldSpaceWeek

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We are open on Monday, October 12!

If you're off work, or the kids are out of school, come spend the day with us! 😎 If you need more of a reason, we'll give you two:
1. Monster Plushies Marker Workshop in The Forge! Advance registration is required.
2. Cardboard Costumes Maker Challenge in The Forge!

These makerspace activities are free and included with general admission!

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Spend the night at your favorite museum during our Curiosity Camp-In!⛺🔦

🛠 Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to Science Museum exhibitions and The Forge.
👋🏼 Participate in hands-on activities and exhibits.
🎥 Catch a film in The Dome.

Sponsored by Haleon, these $15 spots fill up quickly. Learn more and reserve your campsite today!
https://t.co/8nYwP7h1fm

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It's #firepreventionweek

Hear from RFD firefighters out front and then explore the Rescue exhibition inside!

They're onsite until 1 p.m.

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Connect with local rescue heroes during #FirePreventionWeek at the Science Museum! 🚒

The Richmond Fire Department will be out front on Tuesday, October 6 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Meet the firefighters before exploring the vehicles and gear they're using to keep our homes and communities safe.

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Weekend inspo 🌧
We made the list as one of Richmond Magazine's top Best Rainy Day Activities. Check out the full list and spend a rainy weekend with us!

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Don’t miss this memorable sleepover experience inside your favorite museum! And thanks to the generous support of Haleon, the Families in Medicine Camp-In is only $15 per person.

Registration is now open!

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You won't be-leaf what we have in store for October at the Science Museum. Mark your calendars and we'll see you soon!

🦖 October 3, T.REX Takeover Saturday
🎵 October 8, Laser Show: Bruno Mars
Act fast! This event has limited tickets remaining.
🏕️October 17-18, Families in Medicine Camp-In
🎃 October 23, Science After Dark: Spooky Science

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Your Saturday is looking bigger and badder than ever before! 🦖

We’ll be showing our latest giant screen film, T. REX, all day Saturday, October 3.
🎥 11 a.m.
🎥 12 p.m.
🎥 2 p.m.
🎥 3 p.m.
🎥 4 p.m.

You can prepurchase tickets online or add a Dome show while onsite.

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FREE workshop!

Use your evening to become a participatory scientist, engaging in scientific discovery and helping increase our knowledge about reptiles and amphibians in our region.

Registation in now open on our website.

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Mess Fest success! ✅ Every guest helped this event live up to its name by throwing, squishing, stretching, sliming and mixing up some science.

Science After Dark returns Friday, October 23 with Spooky Science! 🎃