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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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​Through experiential exhibits, awesome artifacts, interactive technologies, innovative programs, dynamic films, impressive live animals and interesting lab demos, the Science Museum of Virginia inspires hundreds of thousands of guests each year to enrich their lives through science. The Science Museum is a catalyst for inspiration, a place that sparks curiosity, encourages discovery and generates

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The Science Museum of Virginia and Gelati Celesti Ice Cream are teaming up to welcome the new touring exhibition, Surviv...
05/21/2026

The Science Museum of Virginia and Gelati Celesti Ice Cream are teaming up to welcome the new touring exhibition, Survival of the Slowest! What better way to celebrate than with a brand-new, one-of-a-kind flavor: ChocoSloth! 😋 Inspired by the sloths' colors and markings, this flavor is a delicious mix of chocolate ice cream, Golden Oreos and chocolate sprinkles. Don't be a slow poke! It's only here for a limited time.

Enjoy a scoop of slow-melting goodness at all 11 Gelati Celesti locations. But here’s the best part: 🌟 Mark your calendars for June 4, because the Gelati Celesti truck will be pulling up to the Science Museum from 1-4 p.m. to hand out FREE samples of ChocoSloth while supplies last.

And the fun doesn’t stop there! Bring your Gelati Celesti receipt to the Science Museum of Virginia, and for each ice cream item purchased, enjoy 10% off a general admission ticket. 🍦 Plus, bring your Science Museum receipt or Science Museum membership card to any Gelati Celesti location and enjoy a FREE waffle cone with purchase. Enjoy this sweet deal and delicious flavor between May 23–June 6.

Do you feel the need for speed? Don't miss Science After Dark: Need for Speed? this Friday, May 22!Throughout the museum...
05/20/2026

Do you feel the need for speed? Don't miss Science After Dark: Need for Speed? this Friday, May 22!

Throughout the museum, we're exploring speed, ranging from the supersonic to the super slow. Create a wooden sloth pin in The Forge, discover the pace of space in The Dome and add on a visit to Survival of the Slowest to get your first look at a special summer experience with live animals, including a sloth!

Grab your tickets:
smv.org/explore/things-to-do/need-for-speed/

05/19/2026

You don't have to see it to bee-lieve it! 🐝 ICYMI we captured yesterday's swarm outside the Eco Lab.

05/17/2026

If you've seen the tent out front, you know we've been busy. Come one, come all and check out the Earth Kugel's glow up! 🌎

Congratulations are in order for Cherita Paul, our Community Engagement Coordinator! Cherita (pictured here with a Madag...
05/15/2026

Congratulations are in order for Cherita Paul, our Community Engagement Coordinator! Cherita (pictured here with a Madagascar hissing cockroach, not her award) recently received the Community Connector recognition from Richmond Region Tourism.

We're thrilled to see Cherita recognized for her impactful work at the Science Museum and in our community. Congratulations on being an RVA Champion!

05/14/2026

Clock in for a TickTalk ⏰

We're teaming up for a convo on tick safety, interactive programming at the Science Museum and VDH's Virginia Tick Survey.

The Science Museum mourns the loss of Inger Rice, one of the Science Museum of Virginia’s most dedicated and generous su...
05/12/2026

The Science Museum mourns the loss of Inger Rice, one of the Science Museum of Virginia’s most dedicated and generous supporters. Inger’s extraordinary philanthropy and steadfast commitment to the Science Museum helped shape our institution in lasting and meaningful ways, including our very own Inger Rice Learning Center. Her partnership, vision and belief in the importance of science education will continue to inspire future generations through the many lives she touched and the legacy she leaves behind.

05/10/2026

Laser Show: Jimi Hendrix & The Doors- Thursday, May 14

You’ll love us two times as you enjoy these 60s acts in an electric experience! Two artists, one epic Laser Show. We’re offering two performances of the same program in The Dome at 6:30 and 8:15 p.m. Tickets are on sale now!

Celebrate the opening of Survival of the Slowest with an after-hours look at animal adaptations! Looking at daily life, ...
05/09/2026

Celebrate the opening of Survival of the Slowest with an after-hours look at animal adaptations! Looking at daily life, the animal kingdom and even outer space, you’ll find fast and slow wherever you go.

⏰ Test your reaction time—and hone that buzzer response for a future game show appearance. (The Mantis shrimp thinks he can beat you.)
🌡Learn about strategies that warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals use to maintain temperature. Insulation? Check. Changing colors? Sometimes!
🔨Bring a sloth home with you! Create wooden sloth pins in The Forge and pledge your allegiance to Team Slow.
🔎Venture throughout the Science Museum in a scavenger hunt that will bring you to see (and try) fast and slow wherever you go!
🌎Experience an animal migration show in the Cottrell Theater and the pace of space in The Dome!
🐢Add on a visit to Survival of the Slowest to get your first look at a special summer experience with live animals, including a sloth! Learn more about what happens behind-the-scenes during an animal talk with the exhibition’s animal keeper.

Tickets are on sale now: smv.org/explore/things-to-do/need-for-speed/

05/08/2026

To celebrate we're talking about field trips with local teachers and students!

In fiscal year 2026, more than 82,000 guests joined the Science Museum on group visits. Of those, over 11,000 were from schools that asked for assistance to make the visit possible.

An estimated 89,000 under resourced students live within an hour of the Science Museum, underscoring a need that surpasses current capacity. We’ve set a goal to raise enough funds to offer free field trips to all under-resourced schools within a one-hour radius of the Science Museum.

$10 admission on May 18 to celebrate International Museum Day! 🌎Museums have the power to spark curiosity, inspire and e...
05/07/2026

$10 admission on May 18 to celebrate International Museum Day! 🌎

Museums have the power to spark curiosity, inspire and educate. Feel the power and come explore our exciting exhibitions, witness live science demos and engage in interactive experiences that bring the wonders of science to life for just $10. You can't beat that!

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2500 W Broad Street
Richmond, VA
23220

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

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