Virginia Discovery Museum

Virginia Discovery Museum A nonprofit, hands-on children's museum in Charlottesville, Va., offering interactive exhibits, imag
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In recognition of Labor Day, the Virginia Discovery Museum will be closed for general admission visits Monday, September...
09/04/2026

In recognition of Labor Day, the Virginia Discovery Museum will be closed for general admission visits Monday, September 7. The Museum will reopen for regular hours Tuesday, September 8, from 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 

Did You Know ❓the first Saturday of every month is Museums On Us - with every Bank of America card presented you get one...
09/02/2026

Did You Know ❓the first Saturday of every month is Museums On Us - with every Bank of America card presented you get one free ticket 🎟️👀🎉

Fall is looking bright at the Museum 🌈 From making moves at Chess Mates and exploring new adventures at Day-Off Camps, t...
08/31/2026

Fall is looking bright at the Museum 🌈 From making moves at Chess Mates and exploring new adventures at Day-Off Camps, to exciting after-hours adventures at Date Night Drop-Off, there is something happening all season long!
Plus, our weekly FREE programs for little learners keep the fun going all week long!
Spots are limited, reserve yours today and make this fall a little more colorful!

Welcome back UVA Students 💙🧡💙🧡💙🧡 Check out our full window displays, and see if you can spot your favorite player’s name...
08/28/2026

Welcome back UVA Students 💙🧡💙🧡💙🧡 Check out our full window displays, and see if you can spot your favorite player’s name, downtown TONIGHT for Paint the Town Orange 🎉

Interested in getting involved with the VDM community during your time in Cville? Meet new friends, learn new skills, and work with kids in a fun and easy-going environment! Check out the 🔗 in our bio to learn more!

We are in our last week of Blue Star Museums 🌟 Military families visit FREE OF CHARGE until Labor Day 🎉
08/25/2026

We are in our last week of Blue Star Museums 🌟 Military families visit FREE OF CHARGE until Labor Day 🎉

The time for Fall Day-Off Camps is already upon us 😱 Check out our fall lineup at the 🔗 in our bio and reserve your spot...
08/21/2026

The time for Fall Day-Off Camps is already upon us 😱 Check out our fall lineup at the 🔗 in our bio and reserve your spot for non-stop learning and fun 🎉

Field trips with VDM are as easy as 1, 2, 3! With hands-on exhibits touching on literacy, science, math, and the arts at...
08/18/2026

Field trips with VDM are as easy as 1, 2, 3! With hands-on exhibits touching on literacy, science, math, and the arts at a preschool and early elementary level, spread across more than 6,000 square feet of educational play space, the Museum facilitates a fun, engaging, and playful environment that encourages young children to explore new skills and concepts, build resourcefulness and imagination, and develop focus and resilience.  Book your fall field trip today (fall emoji)

With school back in session, things are calming down at the Museum 😌 BUT we still have plenty of Drop Ins to keep the li...
08/13/2026

With school back in session, things are calming down at the Museum 😌 BUT we still have plenty of Drop Ins to keep the little ones busy! Join us for Storytime, Baby Buds, and Toddler Yoga & Movement throughout the whole week 🎉

Chess Mates Fall Sessions are now open for registration! Does your kid love chess or want to explore a new hobby? Develo...
08/11/2026

Chess Mates Fall Sessions are now open for registration! Does your kid love chess or want to explore a new hobby? Develop creativity, executive function, and math skills all while having fun!

Address

524 East Main Street, East End Of The Downtown Mall
Charlottesville, VA
22902

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(434) 977-1025

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