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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 ideas in science, technology, engineering and math. We something for curious-minded guests of all ages! The Science Museum of Virginia’s social media pages are managed by Team Communications and Curiosity. We share Museum information, science news and other content we think will educate, inspire and entertain our followers. We’ll do our best to respond to follower posts and messages, but you may also contact the Science Museum at [email protected] or 804.864.1400. We encourage you to submit questions and comments. The Museum reserves the right to delete submissions that contain vulgar language, personal attacks and offensive comments. We may also delete posts that:
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10/10/2026

This annual celebration is a monster hit! 🎃
Get in the Halloween spirit with a night full of frighteningly fun STEM activities.

Science After Dark: Spooky Science
Friday, October 23
5-8 p.m.

Get your tickets at smv.org

10/09/2026

New telescope just dropped! 🔭 NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched in August and joined the stellar fleet mapping the cosmos.

We are open on Monday, October 12!If you're off work or the kids are out of school, come spend the day with us! 😎 If you...
10/09/2026

We are open on Monday, October 12!

If you're off work or the kids are out of school, come spend the day with us! 😎 If you need more of a reason, we'll give you two:
1. Monster Plushies Marker Workshop in The Forge! Advance registration is required.
2. Cardboard Costumes Maker Challenge in The Forge!

These activities in our makerspace are free and included with general admission!

View the day's full schedule here: smv.org/visit/hours-schedule/?date=12-10-2026

Spend the night at your favorite museum during our Curiosity Camp-In!⛺🔦 For our annual health-inspired event, we’ll take...
10/08/2026

Spend the night at your favorite museum during our Curiosity Camp-In!⛺🔦
For our annual health-inspired event, we’ll take a breathtaking journey into the lungs, exploring how they work, what keeps them healthy and the fascinating science behind every breath we take.

🛠 Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to Science Museum exhibitions and The Forge.
👋🏼 Participate in hands-on activities and exhibits.
🎥 Catch a film in The Dome.

Sponsored by Haleon, these $15 spots fill up quickly. Learn more and reserve your campsite today!
smv.org/explore/things-to-do/families-in-medicine-camp-in/

Science is science, but the terms we use can differ from place to place. Eagle-eyed guests might have spotted this insid...
10/07/2026

Science is science, but the terms we use can differ from place to place. Eagle-eyed guests might have spotted this inside Rescue, and just in time for ! 🧯🔥

Fire extinguishers help with fuel reduction and can keep small fires from growing out of control. Using the right type of extinguisher is key. Use the wrong type, or use the right type incorrectly, and it can make a fire worse! For example, while it sounds logical to add water to a fire, this is one of the worst things you can do for a grease fire. 💦 Water is denser than oil and gets trapped underneath the hot fuel. The water heats up rapidly, expanding in volume to 1,600 times its size, and water v***r containing hot oil can spread the fire.

The proper tool for grease fires is a Class K fire extinguisher. Also known as “wet chemical fire extinguishers,” Class K extinguishers don’t pe*****te the top layer of fuel and instead smother the oil with a soapy mixture. 🧼 Class K extinguishers are the perfect match for grease fires since the mixture is dispensed at a lower pressure than other extinguishers. This leaves the fuel undisturbed and prevents it from spreading.

We call it Class K, but our Aussie friends who designed the Rescue exhibition have another name for it: a Class F fire extinguisher! Same tools. Same science. Different names!

We like our golf scores low and our donation matches high! ⛳The Science Museum has partnered with the PGA’s Korn Ferry T...
10/05/2026

We like our golf scores low and our donation matches high! ⛳

The Science Museum has partnered with the PGA’s Korn Ferry Tour Championship, presented by Virginia’s Richmond Region. Through the Birdies for Charity program presented by TowneBank, PGA Tour Charities will contribute a bonus 10% on gifts made to the Science Museum this week. A match like this could mean that for every 10 Science Museum guests who are able to enjoy STEM programming with your support, the PGA will make it possible for one more community member to be inspired by science.

Don’t wait to make your gift since matching funds may run out before October 11. You can support the Science Museum directly by donating, or by sharing this post with the science lovers (and golfers!) in your feed. Thank you for your support!

Donate here: p2p.onecause.com/kftcbfc/charity/science-museum-of-virginia-foundation

Connect with local rescue heroes during   at the Science Museum! 🚒The Richmond Fire Department will be out front on Tues...
10/04/2026

Connect with local rescue heroes during at the Science Museum! 🚒

The Richmond Fire Department will be out front on Tuesday, October 6 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Meet the firefighters before exploring the vehicles and gear they're using to keep our homes and communities safe.

Complete your trip inside Rescue! Included with Science Museum admission, this exhibition covers everything from air to sea to land and the ways first responders help those in distress.

Weekend inspo 🌧We made the list as one of Richmond Magazine's top Best Rainy Day Activities. Check out the full list and...
10/03/2026

Weekend inspo 🌧

We made the list as one of Richmond Magazine's top Best Rainy Day Activities. Check out the full list and spend a rainy weekend with us!

Best & Worst 2026: Recreation by Richmond magazine staff Best & Worst August 24, 2026 10:28 AM × Expand Photo courtesy Maymont Multicategory Winner Maymont 1700 Hampton St. Celebrating 100 years as a public space, Maymont has even more to offer after recent renovations. The historic Maymont Mansion...

Don’t miss this memorable sleepover experience inside your favorite museum! 😴 And thanks to the generous support of Hale...
10/02/2026

Don’t miss this memorable sleepover experience inside your favorite museum! 😴 And thanks to the generous support of Haleon, the Families in Medicine Camp-In is only $15 per person.

💨👨🏽‍⚕️ We’ll take a breathtaking journey into the lungs, exploring how they work, what keeps them healthy and the fascinating science behind every breath we take. Campers will also have the chance to explore Science Museum exhibitions and a giant screen film in The Dome.

Learn more and register—these $15 spots fill up quickly! 👇
smv.org/explore/things-to-do/families-in-medicine-camp-in/

You won't be-leaf what we have in store for October at the Science Museum. Mark your calendars and we'll see you soon! 🦖...
10/01/2026

You won't be-leaf what we have in store for October at the Science Museum. Mark your calendars and we'll see you soon!

🦖 October 3, T.REX Takeover Saturday
We're offering 5 showtimes of our latest giant screen film.
🎵 October 8, Laser Show: Bruno Mars
Act fast! This event has limited tickets remaining.
🦎 October 15, Herpetofauna ID Workshop
Free event about reptiles and amphibians.
🏕 October 17-18, Families in Medicine Camp-In
An overnight adventure for the whole family.
🎃 October 23, Science After Dark: Spooky Science
We're getting in the Halloween spirit with a night of STEM activities.
👻 October 31, Laser Show: Halloween Spooktacular
Get the fun started early with a family-friendly Laser Show playing all day in The Dome.
🚨 All month long, Rescue
STEM concepts come to life in this new exhibition.

Learn more and get tickets: smv.org/explore/things-to-do/?things_to_do_type=eventpage

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Richmond, VA
23220

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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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