Wife and I went to the Bodworks Exhibit at the Science Museum of Virginia the 26th of May. Very interesting. We spent over 1 1/2 hours going through. the exhibits were amazing. Not for the young however. Several exhibits presented various organs, some in state of disease. Also the whole body exhibits were tastefully done and showed the muscle, nerve,...
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Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond
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“We’re not your dad’s Science Museum!” says Science Museum of Virginia Director/CWO (that’s Chief Wonder Officer) Richard Conti. “Our newly......
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“We’re not your dad’s Science Museum!” says Science Museum of Virginia Director/CWO (that’s Chief Wonder Officer) Richard Conti. “Our newly re-imagined Museum is a place that is relevant to your life and fun!”Our mission: Inspiring Virginians to enrich their lives through science.Our Story: Since its founding by the Virginia General Assembly in 1970, the Science Museum of Virginia has become the premier center for hands-on science education in Virginia. The Museum has permanent exhibitions on health, energy and natural science and includes hundreds of interactive exhibits, fascinating artifacts, live animals, a theater company and cutting edge technology. The IMAX®DOME creates the ultimate “you are there” experience with the largest film screen in Virginia wrapped around you. The Museum also features visiting exhibitions, educational programming, overnight adventures, lectures, demonstrations, and summer camps. The Museum receives guidance and generous support from community leaders and organizations. The Museum’s Board of Trustees is appointed by the Governor and provides oversight and policy guidance. The Science Museum of Virginia Foundation raises funds to support the mission, operations and capital needs of the museum. The Museum is also the parent organization for the Danville Science Center, the Virginia Aviation Museum and the Rice House.The Science Museum of Virginia is located in Richmond's Museum District, in historic Broad Street Station designed by renowned architect John Russell Pope, at 2500 West Broad Street.
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What a discovery! This museum is WAY better than CMOR next door. We have yearly membership to the Children's Museum but the Science museum is much better in multiple aspects. We also saw the Body's World exhibit. I wasn't too excited as it reminded me of anatomy classes and the multiple dissections we performed as medical students but for people...
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I visited on a Wednesday, and there was NOTHING going on. There were a few exibits, but everything else was closed. The only real attraction that seemed to have a bit of life was the IMAX Dome, which, in my opinion was a bit overpriced.
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Great place for kids of all ages. A lot of hands on activities that work the mind.
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Great value. Interesting and important displays.
Allow time for interactive exhibits.
Parking may be a problem.
Consider a membership if you plan to go often.
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Richmond, Virginia
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My kids and I have gone here a couple times in the last 6 months. I can see where, if you went every week, it could get old for the adults, but it's PERFECT for a once- in-a -while place, or out of town visitors, and always occupies the kids. I Highly recommend Rat Basketball! So interesting, and kids of...
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Great when you can learn about Science with flair. We really liked the exhibits and train the kids can go on for parties.
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Madison Heights, Virginia
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We love the IMAX films and the special activities such as the solar car workshop held in early April. My only problem is the apparent disorganization of the staff. Perhaps they are volunteers, but they don't seem to read their own brochures to know the details of what is offered. Three or four phone calls were exchanged in the process...
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Take your kids and everyone will enjoy the learning experience.
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In February my family which includes 1 teen and 1 pre teen visited the museum for the 1st time. We're a family of science geeks & my children enjoyed most of the interactive exhibits, especially the ones involving "energy." A good deal of exhibits were fatigued with use. There were labs where children could do activities but they weren't open...
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