Real Richmond Review: Are Guitars For Girls? We say YES!

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Lisa Ann Setchel and her daughter, Ryan Setchel recently visited the Science Museum of Virginia and the Guitar: The Instrument that Rocked the World display. True to form, the Museum did not disappoint. Here’s their awesome review of what they saw, heard, and learned. Mom Says When I think of guitars I think of that […]

Grandparents Stimulating the Economy: Oh Yeah!

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The state of the economy seems to be on the minds of most everyone and for good reason. The economy has seen a tumultuous few years and many have seen their savings and retirement accounts plummet. The good news is that we are slowly pulling out of the worst recession that most of us have […]

Win a Family Pack of Tickets to Celebrate Food at the Science Museum

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Kim Hodges was the winner of last week’s contest for the Cultural Events at The Science Museum of Virginia and she was a very enthusiastic winner. She and her son enjoyed an exciting and fun visit to the Museum this past Saturday, along with two of her friends and their kids. YOU could be our […]

Win 4 Tickets to Family Cultural Day on February 4th

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Saturday, February 4, 2012 is Family Cultural Saturday: Celebrating Cultural Heritage through Music and Song and it’s all at the Science Museum of Virginia. You could win a family 4-pack of tickets to the event when you enter our contest here. Enjoy a rich variety of musical presentations to enhance your exploration of the groundbreaking […]

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 […]

Check Out More SMV Summer Camps

SMV Camps are fun and they teach kids at the same time.

There are still plenty of great camps for summer at the Science Museum of Virginia. Check them out and find one that’s perfect for your children or grandchildren. SMV camps are one of Richmond’s best places to motivate, invigorate, entertain, teach and educate children. And kids will  have tons of fun while they learn and […]