Hours: Mon-Sat, 9:30 am-5:00 pm

Programs

Explore. Imagine. Discover.

With programs, classes, and camps year-round, there’s always something to discover at the Virginia Discovery Museum! From September to May, VDM offers weekly Drop-In programs for children 6 months to age 8, after-school Workshops for ages 4 and older, and multi-week class Series for ages 6 and older. Half-day Camps for ages 4 to 8 are available in the spring and summer. Plus, don’t miss Date Night Drop-Offs, Special Programs, and Featured Artist galleries throughout the year.

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Drop-Ins

Free with Museum Admission or Membership

Drop-Offs

Paid, Pre-Registration Required

Series

Paid, Pre-Registration Required

Camps

Paid, Pre-Registration Required

Other Programs

Questions?

Call (434) 977-1025 x104 or email programs@vadm.org.

Photo Policy

VDM occasionally uses photographs from programs and events for educational and promotional purposes. By participating in a VDM program or event, you grant permission for photographs of you and your dependents to be used for those purposes. Names will not be published.

 

If you do not consent and wish to opt out of this policy, please inquire at the front desk or call (434) 977-1025.

Holiday Closures

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• 4th of July
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day

Snow & Inclement Weather Policy

Don’t forget: We are often open during inclement weather and when schools are closed on snow days. Before heading out, call us at (434) 977-1025 or check our homepage, our Facebook, or with local news stations NBC29 and CBS19.

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