Science After Dark: Monster Edition

Enjoy a Horror Movie Panel Discussion featuring horror icons Dr. Gruesome and Skeeter, Bowman Body, and Dr. Madblood, moderated by Sean Kotz at 8 pm, followed by a special presentation of Horror of Dracula in The Dome at 8:30 pm. Visit How to Make a Monster and explore Invisible Monsters: Black Holes in Science After […]

Iron Element 26 works by Tom Chenoweth- SMOR

Discover local artist Tom Chenoweth’s sculptural works featuring periodic table element 26 – iron. Located in the Museum’s Periodic Table cafe. For more information, visit http://www.smv.org/visit/events    

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Dive into the realm of Earth’s most iconic predator – the creature we love to fear – the Great White Shark. Uncover the secret lives of these creatures that pre-date dinosaurs and how they have evolved to remain at the top of the food chain. The Dome showtimes and tickets can be found at www.smv.org […]

Cosmic Expedition: Wildest Weather in the Solar System

Witness the most powerful, mysterious and beautiful weather phenomena in the solar system! Travel the full expanse of the cosmos in this dynamic, new Cosmic Expedition, which incorporates an innovative, live presentation where the audience charts the course. The Dome showtimes and tickets can be found at www.smv.org or 804.864.1400    

Noon Year’s Eve

Noon Year’s Eve Tuesday, December 31, 2013; 10 am-1 pm Bring in the noon year with a party complete with a countdown to noon, a drop of 2014 brightly colored bouncy balls and cooking in the Boost! Kitchen, complete with tasty, healthy samples! Included with exhibit admission, free for members.

Light Up Glow at the Science Museum

Glow November 1, 2013 5pm – 8pm Create your own art at a giant, bright light box at the Science Museum. Try your hand at glow in the dark bowling as you discover phosphorescence. Check out glowing Mentos Geysers and write with light on a magical shadow wall as you figure out fluorescence – and make sure […]

Football Training Like the Redskins at the Museum: Really

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So, you think you know everything there is to know about football? Well think again! The Science Museum of Virginia will test your skills against professional athletes. You can train like a pro at the Boost! exhibit before or after enjoying the Redskins training camp.   Are you ready for some Football…Science! We’re giving summer […]

Boost! Your Body, Mind & Happiness! At Science Museum of Virginia

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  Boost!  is the Science Museum of Virginia‘s first new permanent exhibit in a decade.  It’s Amazing and it opens this weekend!  If  you’re looking to Boost! your creativity, flexibility, memory, strength…(well, you get the picture) this is the place to be. By using cutting-edge technology, Boost! allows visitors to personalize their experience, track performance […]

This Week: June 3 – 9, 2013

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Please visit websites or call to confirm dates and times of events – they may change after posting here. Have an event to add to our calendar? Email us at christa@richmondmom.com! Don’t forget to check your Richmondmom.com Savvy Saver card for great savings at many local events and activities for kids and adults. Don’t have a card? […]

Real Richmond Review: Robots + Us is a Must-See

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If  you haven’t seen the fabulous Robots + Us exhibit at the Science Museum of Virginia, then this weekend is the perfect time to stop by. Get out of the rain, beat the heat, or just have some fun. And be sure to enter our contest and you might win a family 4-pack of tickets […]