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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

Virginia Discovery Museum

Name: Virginia Discovery Museum
Address: 524 East Main Street, East End of the Downtown Mall, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, US
Telephone: (434) 977-1025
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

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Virginia Discovery Museum

A nonprofit, hands-on children's museum in Charlottesville, Va., offering interactive exhibits, imag
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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 ♟️

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!

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!

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 🎊

05/19/2026

The Museum will be closedy Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day ❤️💙

05/15/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 🎓 We are honored to have been a part of Miss Erica’s time in Charlottesville and are so excited to see what the future holds for her!

College student interns and volunteers make up a large part of the VDM community and we are so appreciative of their hard work and commitment to giving back 🧡💙

05/13/2026

Blue Star Museums is almost here! Starting Saturday, May 16th, military and their families get in free all summer long ☀️ Make the most of summer and soak up some fun!

05/11/2026

Serving up fun, all night long! Join us May 15th for Date Night Drop-Off ⭐️ Learn more at the 🔗 in our bio!
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05/07/2026

Looking for a fun, people-focused weekend job? Join our team as a Front Desk Assistant and be the friendly face that welcomes families and keeps the museum buzzing! Kick off your weekend with smiles and fun at VDM! Learn more at vadm.org/employment 🧠

05/05/2026

Only a few spots remain for 2026 Summer Camps ☀️ Will you travel back in time to the land of pyramids, hieroglyphics, pharaohs, and mummies with Mummy Mania? Invent, build, and play your own life-sized game with Never Board? Or take a wild and wacky journey exploring the world around us with Where the Wild Things Are and Biomes Bonanza? Choose your adventure today at the 🔗 in our bio!

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

Website

https://www.vadm.org/

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