Win Family 4-Pack of Tickets to Robots + Us at the Science Museum

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“What differentiates humans and robots?  Explore what it means to be human by examining how lifelike machines emulate four major categories of human capabilities: moving, sensing, thinking and being.  Take a closer look into robotics, computer science and biomedical engineering as you encounter interactive components, videos and much more!” ~ Science Museum of Virginia website […]

Cicadas? What About the Flight of the Butterflies at the Science Museum!

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Forget about the cicadas! What about the butterflies? They’re coming to Richmond too at the Science Museum of Virginia. May 25, 2013 to September 6, 2013     Science Museum of Virginia is an advertiser on Richmondmom.com  

This Week: April 8 – 14, 2013

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Be sure and register to possibly win a family 5-pack of tickets to enjoy Raise the Roof at the Science Museum of Virginia. And don’t miss our SuperMom Contest – nominate a mom to win over $3,000 in prizes! Have an event to add to our calendar? Email us at kate@richmondmom.com! Don’t forget to check your Richmondmom.com Savvy Saver card for […]

Real Richmond Review: Imploding Buildings, Kapla Blocks, Yurts and More

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Raise the Roof Exhibit Runs Through April 28, 2013 If you haven’t been to Raise the Roof at the Science Museum of Virginia, be sure and put it on your calendar before it leaves Richmond. It’s an interactive event for kids and adults of all ages. Our recent visit was loads of fun and we […]

Born to be Wild, Buildings, Camp In, and More Cheese Please at Science Museum

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Don’t you just love the Science Museum of Virginia!?! What a great place to learn, play, and have fun! And with the latest Buildings exhibit there’s a lot to see. Check out all that’s going on now, including Camp In and More Cheese Please.    Privacy  Science Museum of Virginia is an advertiser on Richmondmom.com

Raise the Roof: Coming to the Science Museum of Virginia

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Wondering how buildings are built? What makes them stand so firm and tall? What’s the difference in using joints and nails? How does all of that steel, concrete, and glass work together? What happens to buildings during an earthquake? Would you like to see a building demolished? The Science Museum of Virginia has answers to […]

A Fruitcake of a Video PLUS Fruitcake Science

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Do you think you know everything about fruitcakes? Well, you might be surprised what you learn. Check out the video below. And…..remember…..fruitcake will last up to 25 years and you can still eat it — if properly preserved! Fruitcake Science The Science Museum of Virginia December 26, 2012 to December 30, 2012 9:30am to 5:00pm Join the Science Museum […]

Check Out a Storm that has Been Brewing for Centuries

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Did you know…… Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. Not by a little, but by A LOT! This gas giant is a very intense place filled with massive stirrings and swirling layers of gases. This giant also has 64 moons and a giant storm that has been brewing for centuries. There are […]

Suited for Space Opens at Science Museum of Virginia

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There Are No Casual Fridays in Space!  “I’m leaving the earth’s atmosphere and I do not have a thing to wear.” How many times have you heard that age old expression? Hanging out in zero gravity seems like a lot of fun, but your favorite t-shirt and jeans will not work. In space, humans need […]

Vote for Richmond’s SuperMom Here

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    Yeah, she rocks. She’s a SuperMom! Congrats to all of our 2011 Nominees! Voting for the 2011 Richmond SuperMom Contest is live! The winner receiving the most unique votes (everyone votes just once!) will receive $3,000 worth of amazing prizes like a $700 Coolsculpting by Zeltiq from The Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery, […]