Spring Break Fun

So, you are home this Spring Break and need to bring the fun for your kiddos?  Here are a bunch of ideas to get you started: Children’s Museum of Richmond – Central Location Click here to view the details on CMOR’s calendar. Monday: Silly Science.  Join CMoR’s Education Department as they experiment with everything from rockets […]

The Dome – Do You Know What It IS? Enter Our Giveaway and Find Out!

Have you heard?  The Science Museum of Virginia has unveiled something spectacular – THE DOME!  It is the most technologically advanced digital Dome theater in the world!  The Dome has been upgraded with a new state of the art Nanoseam screen and 5 projectors capable of high definition ten times the power of your home theater […]

January 27th – February 2nd

Monday, January 27th Cookies & Covers.  6pm.  Twin Hickory Library, Henrico County.  Eat cookies and talk about books, love ’em or hate ’em! Smart and tasty!  For Middle School (11-14 years), High School (14-18 years).  Free. Preschool and Elementary Science.  6pm.  Twin Hickory Library, Henrico County.  Learn some fun ways to engage preschool and elementary […]

December 2nd – 8th

Month Long Events At: The Children’s Museum of Richmond Legendary Santa Opens.  The Children’s Museum – Central.  Visit Richmond’s Favorite Santa Claus.  A visit with Legendary Santa is free to the public.  There are also special ticketed programs like Sunrise, Sunset or Tea with Santa. Through December 24th. Block by Block: National Tour.  Children’s Museum Chesterfield location.  This exhibition […]

November 25th – December 1st

Today – December 31st Block by Block: National Tour.  Children’s Museum Chesterfield location.  This exhibition features ten landmark skyscrapers from around the world and visitors can create their own architectural marvels with blocks.  Free with museum admission. Today – Saturday, January 4th Identity: An Exhibition of You.  Science Museum of Virginia.  Challenge your perception of personal […]

Polar Express is at the SMV Giant Screen

Watch as a doubting boy boards a magical train that’s headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus’s home. What unfolds is an adventure where he learns that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.  Nov 2, 2013 to Jan 1, 2014 at the Science Museum of Virginia’s giant Screen theater. Hours: Tuesday to […]

Check Out Identity: An Exhibition of You at the Science Museum.

Check Out The Science Museum of Virginia’s Newest Exhibit Identity: An Exhibition of You Challenge your perception of personal identity. Discover the connection between our thoughts and relationships to our genes, brains, and all things scientific! Designed with a clean, modern sensibility, the exhibition creates an environment to explore their own identity –personalizing the experience and […]

July 29th – August 4th

We also provide lots of monthly event updates, giveaways, and other information on our newsletters. Click here for a sample of an archived newsletter, and sign-up to be added to our newsletter email list! For the scoop on the plays and performances around town – including inexpensive movies, click here. To submit an event to […]

Fun and Interactive Boost! Exhibit has Landed at the Science Museum

If you haven’t been to the Science Museum’s permanent exhibit, Boost!, then you are in for a real treat. It’s an exhibit that helps kids and adults understand more about their body and mind. The Science Museum makes it possible for you to track your personal progress at the Museum or online. Taking steps to […]

Flight of the Butterflies at the Museum IMAX Dome: An Incredible Journey

Flight of the Butterflies Now Through September 6, 2013 Have you seen Flight of the Butterflies at the Science Museum of Virginia yet? If not, it’s a must-see for everyone! And why not make it a Father’s Day event? The movie is shown in the comfort of the massive IMAX Dome at the Museum and […]