Museum Name: Science Museum of Virginia
Schedule: Mon-Sat 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. 11:30 a.m.- 5p.m
Established: 1976
Address: 2500 W. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220
Phone Number: 1-800-659-1727 or (804) 864-1400
Fax Number: (804) 864-1488
Email: webmaster@smv.org
Director: Dr. Walter Witschey
Website: www.smv.org
Ages: All ages
Cost: $9-$17.50
Class Trip Programs: Exhibits Plus; Science Spotlight; Wonderplace; Giant-screen films; Planetarium & Multimedia shows; Plays; Camp In
Class Trip Pricing: $7-$15

Major Exhibits:
Explore over 300 hand-on exhibits in the museum's permanent galleries, including the MOONWALK, NEWTON'S RACETRACK, ALICE'S PARLOR, HEAD ON A PLATTER, INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION and the ELIZABETH SCOTT BOCOCK STREETCAR.

Check out a giant-screen film on the 5-story Ethyl IMAX(R)Dome and Planetarium Theater.

See science come to life in productions presented by the museum's live theatre company the Carpenter Science Theatre Company.

Exhibits of 06:
Animal Grossology
Sept. 30, 2006-Jan. 1, 2007

Capt. John Smith "Discovery Barge"
Jan. 11-March 26, 2007

Amazing Music Studio
Jan. 27-May 6, 2007

Savage Ancient Seas
June 2-Sept. 3, 2007

Embark on an amazing journey into science! Hundreds of intriguing exhibits invite all ages to touch and explore. Hold on as giant screen films and multimedia shows take you on unparalleled adventures in the five-story Ethyl IMAX®DOME & Planetarium. Demonstrations, visiting exhibitions, events and drama productions enhance your visit.