Science Museum of Virginia
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Explore and Create Meaningful Experiences! Creating a museum experience that’s accessible for all is at the heart of our mission and values. In all we do, we strive to create an inclusive experience, and we are deeply committed to creating relevant and meaningful ways for all guests to interact with the Science Museum. The Science Museum is focusing on eliminating obstacles – financial and other – to ensure that the broadest cross section of the community has access to the Science Museum’s resources. If you have questions or suggestions about inclusive or accessible efforts, please contact us.
Safety and Social Protocols
General
- CDC Recommended Cleaning Procedures:
- Hand Wash/Sanitizer Stations:
- Mobile Payments Accepted:
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Amenities
General
- A/V on site:
- Attraction Fee: Regular Admission Adult (13-59): $17.50 Youth 6-12 and Seniors 60+: $14.50 Groups of 10+: $10.00 Exhibitions + Film: Adult (13-59): $22.50 Youth 4-12 and Seniors 60+: $19.50 Groups of 10+: $14.00
- Attraction Hours: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday
- Distance to Airport: 11 miles
- Electric Car Charging Stations:
- Handicapped Accessible:
- Hours (General Information): 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday
- Motorcoach Group Friendly:
- Motorcoach Parking on Site:
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Parking:
- Free
- Motorcoach
- Parking Fee Information: Free
- Wifi Access:
Restaurant
- # of Restaurants: 1
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Restaurant Price Range: $
Parks and Recreation
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Park Features:
- Gardens
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Wi-Fi
Accessibility
- Accessible Washrooms:
- Designated Accessible Parking Spaces: Yes
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Entrance Accessibility:
- Accessible Ramps and Curbs
- Automated Door Openings
- Elevator to Above Ground Accessible Accommodation
- Nearest Public Bus Stop: GRTC Pulse: Science Museum East & Westbound Station
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Rooms:
- Wider Entry and Bathroom Doorways – External 80 cm, Internal 75 cm. Easy to open
- Grab Bars in Bathroom
- Services for Developmental Impairments:
- Services for Hearing Impairments:
- Services for Visually Impaired:
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Tables and Seating:
- Flexible Seating
- Van Accessible Parking Spaces: Yes
Facilities
- Exhibits Space
- Reception Capacity 1000
- Theatre Capacity 230
- Banquet Capacity 1000
- Number of Rooms 9
- Classroom Capacity 500
The Forum
- Classroom Capacity: 100
- Banquet Capacity: 100
- Reception Capacity: 100
The Rotunda
- Classroom Capacity: 350
- Banquet Capacity: 350
- Reception Capacity: 350
Thalhimer Pavilion
- Banquet Capacity: 500
- Reception Capacity: 500
TrainYard (Garner Pavilion)
- Banquet Capacity: 1000
- Reception Capacity: 1000
Discovery Classroom
- Theater Capacity: 150
- Classroom Capacity: 80
- Banquet Capacity: 80
- Reception Capacity: 125
Mezzanine
- Reception Capacity: 200
The Dome
- Theater Capacity: 250
Barbara Thalhimer Theater
- Theater Capacity: 119
Dewey Gottwald Center
- Classroom Capacity: 500
- Banquet Capacity: 500
- Reception Capacity: 500