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Monday 9:30am - 5pm Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm Thursday 9:30am - 5pm Friday 9:30am - 8pm Saturday 9:30am - 5pm Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

Science Museum of Virginia

Name: Science Museum of Virginia
Address: 2500 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA, 23220, US
Telephone: (804) 864-1400
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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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06/03/2026

We're lizardly obsessed with our June programming line up!

🍦June 4, Gelati Celesti truck on-site
Enjoy a free sample of our collab flavor, ChocoSloth.
😎 June 11, International Day of Play
Interactive activities and $10 general admission!
🎵 June 11, Laser Show: David Bowie
Back by popular demand!
🎨 June 16, Senior Science: Painting on the Green
Enjoy an outdoor painting session inspired by nature.
🔍 June 27, Scientist Saturday
We've got a local scientist in the building. Ask them anything!
🌙 Every Friday, Extended Fridays
Come hang with us! We're open until 8 p.m.
🐢 All month long, Survival of the Slowest
Check out animal adaptations and a live sloth in our summer exhibition.

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

06/02/2026

🍦✨ Free ice cream Thursday, June 4!

The Gelati Celesti truck will pull up to the Science Museum from 1–4 p.m. to hand out free samples of ChocoSloth while supplies last. This limited-time flavor is a delicious mix of chocolate ice cream, Golden Oreos and chocolate sprinkles.

Try our flavor inspired by sloth colors and markings then see how it compares to the real thing when you meet Lulu—the sloth inside the Survival of the Slowest exhibition!

06/01/2026

Back by popular demand: a Bowie music and light spectacle! 🎵 We know we’re “Under Pressure” to release the set list, so here's a taste:

Oh! You Pretty Thing
Let’s Dance
Starman
Heroes
Space Oddity

We’re offering two performances of the same program in The Dome at 6:30 and 8:15 p.m. Each Laser Show can seat 250 guests. Once 250 tickets have been purchased, the event is sold out. Tickets are on sale now!
smv.org/explore/things-to-do/laser-show-david-bowie/

05/30/2026

🌞🫧Celebrate International Day of Play outdoors and inside with $10 admission!

International Day of Play is an opportunity to have fun learning by experiencing all the Science Museum has to offer. From exciting exhibitions, to hands-on activities, to science demos, we bring the wonders of science to life. No matter your age, come out and play all day.

Weather permitting, outside games and activities will take place 10 a.m.–12 p.m. on The Green. All outside activities are completely free. 😎

The $10 admission includes general admission, the Science Unplugged touring exhibition, labs, The Forge and demos. Dome features and our Survival of the Slowest touring exhibition can be added to a Science Museum ticket for just $5 each.

05/29/2026

By applying scientific principles, mathematics and creativity, engineers make the seemingly impossible possible. And not just on land!

America’s first submersible with a documented record of combat use, the Turtle, was built in 1775 to attach explosives to British ships during the Revolutionary War. While the Turtle’s missions were not successful, today’s submarines can hold over 100 people, stay underwater for months and dive hundreds of meters underwater. The USS Virginia (SSN-774) “fast attack” submarine was the first U.S. Navy sub to be completely designed on a computer and is longer than a football field.

As humankind continues to explore Earth’s oceans, we actually don’t need to engineer vehicles to send humans. Instead, our future ocean treks are taken by remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). With improved longevity, processing power and intelligence, ocean robots will act as our scouts, explorers, warning systems, monitors and scientific partners.

05/28/2026

Friday night date idea 💗🥂: dinner and drinks followed by sloth sightings and a show in The Dome!

The Science Museum is offering extended evening hours. We’re open until 8 p.m. on Fridays through Labor Day with experiences for guests of all ages. All of your favorite experiences and exhibitions will be open, including Survival of the Slowest.

Whether you come just to see us, or make it a night on the town, this exhibition is a can't miss! Much like the sloth, it’s a good hang. 😉
Learn more and get tickets: smv.org/explore/things-to-do/fridays/

05/27/2026

May is graduation season! 🎓 Study up on these famous faces who walked away with a STEM degree.

05/26/2026

We started our morning off with a bang! 🔨 💥

The rain could not keep the guests at Senior Science: Flower Pounding from exploring the Japanese botanical art technique of tataki-zomé.

Thank you Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for joining us, and to Genworth for their generous support which keeps Senior Science programming free and open to the public.

05/25/2026

There's science in every bite! 🍦Join us behind the scenes at Gelati Celesti Ice Cream to make some delicious ChocoSloth ice cream. Don't be a slow poke! This flavor is available through June 6.

05/23/2026

Survival of the Slowest, open May 23-September 7, 2026
📍Science Museum of Virginia

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2500 W Broad Street
Richmond, VA
23220

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm
Friday	9:30am - 8pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5pm
Sunday	9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(804) 864-1400

Website

http://www.smv.org/

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