Science Museum of Virginia - Richmond Science Museum

  • 2500 West Broad Street Richmond
    Virginia 23220
  • +1 804 864 1400 / +1 800 659 172
  • www.smv.org
Average Rating
3.0
5+ reviews
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3.0
5+ reviews
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Admission:
adults $10 children $9
Annual Attendance:
332,509
Exhibit Space:
53,500
Open Hours:
See their website for seasonal hours,Exhibits summer daily 9am-7pm; winter Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm, Sun 11:30am-5pm. Call or check website for IMAX show times
Science Museum of Virginia
2500 West Broad Street Richmond
Virginia 23220
Description
  • ... and visiting hands-on exhibits encourage you to experiment, explore and delve into scientific concepts -- all while having fun! Exhibits focus on subjects such as aerospace, chemistry, ... more on MuseumStuff.com
  • ... of the Science Museum of Virginia * to deepen our understanding of man and his environment; * to promote a knowledge of the scientific method and thus encourage objectivity in the everyday affairs of man; * to engage ... more on Smv.org
  • Visitors are encouraged to explore a variety of science subjects including aerospace, computers, ... more on TripAdvisor
  • ... observe and explore the impact of science on your life from astronomy to computers, from flight to crystals, from DNA to electricity ? all within the elegant grandeur of a historic, renovated railroad station. Enjoy hundreds of permanent ... more on Virginia.org
  • There are few "do not touch" signs here; hands-on exhibits are the norm in this science museum with a state-of-the-art planetarium, making it ideal for youngsters. One wing features exhibits on aerospace technology, energy and electricity, chemistry, ... more on Frommers
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1.0
This museum sucks

(06/24/04)

... building and facade and expected a wonderful experience. The exibits were like 30 years old with very old information. If you're about 10 years old, you probably already know everything to see there. I should have driven an hour ... By jutset, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Reviews from Yahoo! Travel

5.0
Highly recommend

(08/28/06)

... to this museum and we had a fabulous time. There were lots of hands on features which allowed my children to be very involved in the learning process. We planned to only ... By tripletmom_99, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Reviews from Yahoo! Travel

4.0
Great for the entire family

(10/10/06)

... for the entire family. I recommend membership for the year. Great value. Very educational for every age level. We visited the Richmond Science Museum end of September while visiting ... By A Yahoo! User, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Reviews from Yahoo! Travel

1.0
boring place!

(11/02/06)

... there last week with my family. all i can say is:"it is very boring." i would not recammand you to go. ... By A Yahoo! User from ohio, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Reviews from Yahoo! Travel

5.0
funner than fun

(01/10/05)

... in this museum and im the last person in the world who would adore a science museum. Its a fun way to get in to science. My favorate exibit is grossolagy its so fun theres all these games and activities! Im 11 and i advise ... By juli from san fransisco, CA, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Reviews from Yahoo! Travel

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