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Science Museum of Virginia

2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220

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About

The Science Museum of Virginia, housed in the historic Broad Street Station, is Richmond's flagship science and technology destination. The grand Beaux-Arts building—once a train station—now welcomes visitors to 223,000 square feet of interactive science exploration spanning the physical and life sciences, technology, engineering, and the arts. At the heart of the museum is The Dome, one of the largest screens in Richmond and nearly a quarter-acre in size, presenting planetarium shows, fulldome films, and live science demonstrations. Adjacent to The Dome is Science on a Sphere®, a room-sized display that uses high-resolution video projectors to depict planetary data, climate patterns, and global phenomena. The Forge is the museum's makerspace, where visitors design, build, and prototype using tools ranging from hand tools to digital fabrication equipment. The museum's ecology, animal, and art labs offer rotating hands-on programming, while keeper talks and live science shows—including the beloved rat basketball demonstration—run throughout each day. The museum's Group Visits program specifically supports homeschool families with curriculum-aligned field trips, guided programs, and a dedicated homeschool day. The Camp-In overnight experience lets families and school groups sleep among the exhibits for an unforgettable science-immersed evening. Digital Demo programs extend the museum's reach to remote classrooms across Virginia.

🏠 Homeschool Programs

Dedicated Homeschool Group Visits program with curriculum-aligned experiences and educator-led programming. Camp-In overnights available for homeschool groups.

Subject Areas

🔬 Science💻 Technology⚙️ Engineering🌌 Space & Astronomy🔧 Making & Tinkering🎨 Art

Best For

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages👨‍👩‍👧 Families🎒 Elementary (6–10)🧑 Tweens & Teens (11–17)🏫 School Groups

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Hours of Operation

Mon9:30 AM – 5 PM

Tue9:30 AM – 5 PM

Wed9:30 AM – 5 PM

Thu9:30 AM – 5 PM

Fri9:30 AM – 8 PM

Sat9:30 AM – 5 PM

Sun9:30 AM – 5 PM

Open daily 9:30am–5pm; Fridays until 8pm.

Hours change seasonally — verify before visiting.

Admission

Paid admission

Adults $18.50, Youth (6–12) $15.50, Preschool (3–5) $11. The Dome theater included with general admission. ASTC Passport Program accepted.

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ASTC

ASTC Travel Passport Program

Members of the Association of Science and Technology Centers' Travel Passport Program offer free or discounted admission to members of other participating institutions. Over 300 science centers worldwide participate.

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