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Science After Dark: Prehistoric Party

May 10

5–8 p.m.

Secrets of the Sea

Now Showing

$10 Day

A stellar deal for a stellar day!

Curious Minds of All Ages!

Science is everywhere, but sometimes discovery needs a guide. Check out our exhibitions, films, labs, makerspaces, events and much more. We're your quirky partner that's here to help you explore the most wonderfully random STEM topics.

Today's Dome Shows

Buckle your seatbelt because it's time to explore our incredible Earth and the farthest reaches of the cosmos in The Dome! 


11 a.m.
Dinosaurs Alive

12 p.m.
Forward to the Moon

2 p.m.
Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit

3 p.m.
Secrets of the Sea

Today's Live Science

Watch and engage with a Museum educator who demonstrates amazing scientific experiments.


10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Build a Better Green Challenge

10:30 a.m.
Early ExpLORE

1 p.m.
Brass Pendant Etching

1:30 p.m.
Rat Basketball

2 p.m.
Brass Pendant Etching

2:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

3:30 p.m.
Cow Eye Dissection

Washed out picture of the main hall at the Science Museum of Virginia
Dome screen showing space images.
Starry Sky

The Dome

​The Dome features live astronomy shows and giant screen films on one of the most technologically advanced digital planetarium theaters in the world.

Blog

Astronomy Virginia
Posted: April 19, 2024

The Early Bird Catches the Eclipse: Planning for 2045

How precise are scientists’ predictions of a celestial spectacle that's two decades away?

Guests sitting on the Science Museum front lawn wearing eclipse viewing glasses smiling at the camera.
Washed out picture of an exhibit at the Science Museum of Virginia