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Visit our Exhibits page or contact Director of Operations Lindsay Jones at operationsdirector@vadm.org or (434) 977-1025 x102 to learn more about our exhibits. Before you visit, review our Policies & FAQs.
Things to Explore
- Safety First: Check in at the tool bench to grab an orange reflective vest, safety googles, and gloves, then set up traffic cones around your construction site.
- Boogie Boards: Draft the blueprints for your next creation on the erasable tablets.
Blueprints, Building & Block Play
Welcome to the block, neighbor … the Building Block! Explore a variety of building stations and block types that exercise exploration and experimentation, critical thinking and creativity, spatial skills and language, gross and fine motor development, and solo and group play. Lay tracks and conduct trains across the gigantic train table, screw together nuts and bolts on the peg board, build with foam beams and bricks, connect interlocking grid blocks, stack and balance KEVA planks or Lincoln Logs (these materials rotate), and combine colorful Magnetiles and translucent blocks on the light table to make vibrant architectural creations.
Parking: First hour free at Market Street and Water Street garages. Visitors who have set up a Metropolis App account may scan the QR code at VDM for a second free Hour.
Upcoming Programs
For optimal viewing on a smartphone or other small mobile device, click here to view in Google Calendar
Photo Policy
By visiting the Museum, you grant permission for any photographs of you and your dependents to be used for educational and promotional purposes. If you do not consent and wish to opt out of this policy, please inquire at the Front Desk or call (434) 977-1025. Review our Policies & FAQs before visiting.