Science Museum of Virginia
- 2500 West Broad Street
The Science Museum of Virginia is a catalyst for inspiration, a place that sparks curiosity and generates ideas. Through hundreds…
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Virginia's Science and Nature Museums explore the impact of science on our lives. Check out ever-changing, hands-on exhibits that explain areas of study from astronomy to zoology. Zoom down to the size of a bacteria or travel through time to the Ice Age and meet the wooly mammoths that once roamed through what is now Virginia.
Explore featured museums below and add some fascinating stops to your Virginia getaway.
The Science Museum of Virginia is a catalyst for inspiration, a place that sparks curiosity and generates ideas. Through hundreds…
With over 10,000 animals representing over 300 species, the Virginia Aquarium has an incredible amount of fun for anyone. Tour the…
Nauticus, a maritime science museum, celebrates the economic, naval, and natural power of the sea. It features hands-on exhibits…
The Danville Science Center has been the Dan River Region’s educational and cultural anchor since 1995. Inspiring more than 60,000…
We are an energy learning center that helps you understand how electricity powers our world. And why nuclear energy is so…
The Science Museum is a fun place for adults and children to explore the wonders of science through active learning and play!…
We are an energy learning center that helps you understand how electricity powers our world. And why nuclear energy is so…
As the state's museum of natural history serving the entire Commonwealth and beyond, VMNH has award-winning exhibits…
The Museum of Geosciences houses a collection of over 13,000 minerals used for research, education, and display. Many Virginia…
Step through the window of time at the Museum of the Middle Appalachians: "From the Ice Age to the Space Age." Learn how…
Maymont is a well-preserved, 100-acre historic estate overlooking the James River that was given to the public by James and Sallie…
Step right into the Museum's laboratory and see archaeologists at work reconstructing Alexandria's history, fragment by fragment…
Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a wildlife lover, or simply seeking an informative and entertaining outing, the Virginia…
LORA ROBINS GALLERY of Design from Nature, University of Richmond. Promotes an awareness and appreciation of Nature. The gallery…
"Woooow!" That's a common statement from visitors when they enter the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center…
The NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center offers an exhibit hall, observation deck, videos and family activities. Free…
Located in Hampton, Virginia, the birthplace of America’s space program, the Virginia Air & Space Science Center features…
In 2013, the Chesapeake Planetarium celebrates its 50th year of operation. Construction funds for the planetarium were provided by…
Whether you’re traveling deep into the Amazon rainforest, plunging into the ocean with great white sharks, hunting for dark matter…