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Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum

54 S. Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 722-2020
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Ranked #8 of 14 attractions in Winchester
Type: Science Museums
Owner description: Our mission at the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum is to ignite creativity, spark curiosity and inspire learning in visitors of all ages by... more » Owner description: Our mission at the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum is to ignite creativity, spark curiosity and inspire learning in visitors of all ages by providing a rich variety of interactive, hands-on exhibits and programs that focus on the sciences and mathematics, the humanities, and the arts.All exhibits, activities and experiences provided by the Discovery Museum adhere to the following philosophical guidelines:Exhibits, activities and programs are interactive, participatory and informal, and give visitors opportunities to experiment, have fun playing, use their imaginations and share ideas.Visitors are engaged at their own level of expertise and experience.Activities and programs are multi-sensory, authentic, honest, and factual.The Museum works in a spirit of cooperation and partnership with educational, cultural, governmental and community organizations. « less
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Stephens City, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Great place to take the kids to. Keeps them busy all day long if needed. Moving soon, so I can't wait to see how much more they can squeeze in.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

We were disappointed in the price point for a rinky-dink display of science. Our son had lots of fun, but adults should not be charged to watch their kids play.

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Sterling, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

Our family loved the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum. Our daughters, who are 6 and 3, could have played all day. We live in the DC area, and we found the exhibits offered attractions that are not available in the city. I appreciated the focus on science, and the girls loved trying out the Simple Machines and they are still talking... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

We have 4 kids 6 and under and this place is awesome. Getting the annual pass is well worth it. We have had three nights where we could drop off our kids for three hours. The staff is fantastic and gets to know you very well, so you can feel comfortable leaving your kids there. We homeschool the kids and... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013 via mobile

This place is a joke! Wasted money and our day! Unless you are taking a three year old child its not worth it.

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Winchester, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2013

We took our grandchildren here and really enjoyed this place that we didnt even realize existed! It looks small from the outside but is quite large inside. There are lots of different activities to do once inside. We enjoyed making rollercoasters! They also enjoyed playing in the hospital room! Lots of entertaining for the kids at a really cheap price.

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Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

Great place! Small, but great use of space. Enjoyed the New Years at noon. The kids enjoyed the "roller-coaster" room and the sand table.

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Winchester, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

Soon to expand to a new location not far from the old. This museum offers an abundance of activities for kids. Classes and camps visit quite often and it is very affordable. Take your kids and enjoy the day.

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Hancock, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2013

I visited this museum with a friend of mine and our 2 children. We had a blast. My son didn't know what to do with himself. Every room was like a new adventure. We will be back soon!

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Front Royal, Virginia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

just a really great place to take your kids, and now my grand daughter. it take simple things and advanced and lets little hands touch them and learn so much.

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