Virginia Discovery Museum

Virginia Discovery Museum A nonprofit, hands-on children's museum in Charlottesville, Va., offering interactive exhibits, imag
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Are you looking for new ways to engage with your local community? Join the VDM team as a front desk volunteer! Greet vis...
06/18/2026

Are you looking for new ways to engage with your local community? Join the VDM team as a front desk volunteer! Greet visitors, answer questions, and gain valuable job training in a fun and engaging environment ✨ Learn more at vadm.org!

In observance of Juneteenth The Museum will be CLOSED this Friday! We will be back open to get your play in on Saturday,...
06/16/2026

In observance of Juneteenth The Museum will be CLOSED this Friday! We will be back open to get your play in on Saturday, June 20th at 9:30am 🎊

06/09/2026

This Friday, drop the kids off with VDM and enjoy a summer night on the town 🌙 Registration closes tomorrow so grab your spot before they’re gone!

The Charlottesville Downtown Mall is celebrating it’s 50th birthday on July 3rd! There is a full schedule of events plan...
06/07/2026

The Charlottesville Downtown Mall is celebrating it’s 50th birthday on July 3rd! There is a full schedule of events planned to celebrate and the Virginia Discovery Museum is joining in on the festivities with a series of lantern making workshops.  Create your own festive lantern Fridays in June, 4-5 pm in Creation Station!

Voting is open for  ‘s Best of Cville 2026! Vote VDM for Museum at the 🔗 in our bio!
06/05/2026

Voting is open for  ‘s Best of Cville 2026! Vote VDM for Museum at the 🔗 in our bio!

Spread the word - First Responders Appreciation Week kicks off Monday, June 22nd! We welcome first responders and their ...
06/03/2026

Spread the word - First Responders Appreciation Week kicks off Monday, June 22nd! We welcome first responders and their families to join us for FREE all week long (including Saturday!) This is just one small way we can say thank you to the many local first responders who keep our community safe!

Exercise your mind muscles with Chess Mates this summer, July 6 - 10! Open to all levels, students will build an underst...
05/29/2026

Exercise your mind muscles with Chess Mates this summer, July 6 - 10! Open to all levels, students will build an understanding of chess and have fun while developing creativity, executive function, and math skills ♟️

This summer, step into a life-sized world of classic and modern board games where you become the players! Test your imag...
05/27/2026

This summer, step into a life-sized world of classic and modern board games where you become the players! Test your imagination, tackle team challenges, and explore strategy-based puzzles as we invent, build, and play our own original board games from start to finish. Only a few spots remain - get ‘em while they’re hot!

May Showers bring summer fun! Enjoy the AC and indoor space all summer long with Parties & Events at VDM ☀️ Planning a b...
05/23/2026

May Showers bring summer fun! Enjoy the AC and indoor space all summer long with Parties & Events at VDM ☀️

Planning a baby shower, family reunion, neighborhood get-together or more this summer? Find out how VDM can help you celebrate at the 🔗 in our bio!

Did you know, your VDM Membership has nation-wide benefits? As a part of the ASTC and ACM reciprocal networks, our membe...
05/21/2026

Did you know, your VDM Membership has nation-wide benefits? As a part of the ASTC and ACM reciprocal networks, our members receive free or discounted general admission to HUNDREDS of Museums across the country 🎊

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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