The Science Museum of Virginia is a science museum located in Richmond, Virginia. Established in 1970, it is an agency of the Commonwealth of …
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Oct 30, 2024
Wow… I came here with very low expectations and they definitely exceeded my expectations!! The place is so very cool!! They have many interesting exhibits and lots of fun stuff for kids to see, do,… Full review by je1058
Aug 10, 2024
Really great science museum. We came here with our 13 and 10-year-old and they loved all the interactive activities….. Full review by christinal528
May 22, 2024
Fantastic is a word I would use. This place had so many activities that you could spend 3 plus hours here. There were many on hands activities so bring your hand sanitizer. We saw dinosaurs. Interest… Full review by Rob4Patti
I didn't see any designated picnic locations per se outside, e.g., picnic tables. Being in the middle of the city, the land surrounding the building is mostly concrete and parking lot …
I didn't see any designated picnic locations per se outside, e.g., picnic tables. Being in the middle of the city, the land surrounding the building is mostly concrete and parking lot - but there is a lawn and some greenery and there are some benches here and there where you could sit and eat. A previous poster mentioned a small cafe - but I will add that it was small, and when I was there in June 2018, there were signs posted everywhere stating that the tables and chairs were for patrons of the cafe only.
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What are Laser Shows?
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Laser Shows are a new program at the Science Museum of Virginia. They are unique light-and-music performances. Colorful beams are projected as shapes, patterns and images...