Science Museum of Virginia
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Helping curious minds discover connections between--and connections to--science, technology, engineering and math. Prepare to be inspired!
Richmond, VA
Joined February 2009
The Power of Poison appreciation post! 🕸🥰 Have you seen our latest touring exhibition yet? What're you waiting for?! Come get infected with newfound knowledge! The Power of Poison is included with general admission.
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It's #InternationalOpenAccessWeek We asked our Subject Matter Experts to share some of their favorite open-access materials. Explore some inspiring STEM stories and bookmark these resources for future reference! https://t.co/WHvTsPmsDI
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Unlock scientific information by exploring these resources, highly recommended by our Subject Matter Experts.
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Laser Show: The Beatles tickets are on sale now! Join us Thursday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 and 8:15 p.m.
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🦖 If you're planning a Jurassic Park themed Halloween costume, know that's all it will ever be--a costume!
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Limited spaces remaining! Don’t miss this memorable experience inside your favorite museum. Thanks to the generous support of DuPont, Girls in Science is only $15 per person. Pre-registration is required. https://t.co/e9vFk4nEn7
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🎃 Friday night was frighteningly fun at Science After Dark: Spooky Science! If you missed us last weekend, fear not! 👻 The Power of Poison is on display through April 19, 2026, plus we'll have hands-on programming, demonstrations and events throughout the exhibition’s tenure.
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❄🎥 A new giant screen film means it's time for an ice-cold takeover to begin November! Join narrator Benedict Cumberbatch and embark on a year-long adventure across the seasons in the Arctic. Add a show in The Dome to your next visit!
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Just how far out into space are we communicating? Let's ask an astronomer!
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Only female mosquitoes bite because they need blood to develop eggs. Bites from mosquitoes can spread viruses that together kill over 1 million people per year. Great research from Virginia Tech is adding to the mosquito control toolbox, thanks to sterile male mosquitoes!
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Scientists have developed a new method to separate nonbiting male mosquitoes from disease-carrying females, a breakthrough that could make mosquito control faster, cheaper, and easier to scale.
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This deep-sea worm makes its own toxic armor, and it’s the same yellow color used in famous paintings by Rembrandt and Cézanne! Paralvinella hessleri lives near super-hot underwater vents and turns poisonous chemicals like arsenic and sulfur into tiny yellow crystals of
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Rembrandt painted with it. This worm survives on it. Say hello to orpiment.
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Experience the music of John, Paul, George and Ringo in The Dome with a Laser Show befitting some of The Beatles’ masterpiece albums. Each Laser Show can seat 250 guests. Once 250 tickets have been purchased, the event is sold out. Tickets: https://t.co/VxP9WzMYzh
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Every 26,000 years, the Earth’s axis completes a revolution that causes what we identify as the North Star to change within our Earthly interpretation. Artist George Ferrandi was inspired by the Greek astronomer Hipparchus and the “census taker of the sky” Annie Jump Cannon--who
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What is your North Star? If you are reading this in 2025, it is Polaris. Every 26,000 years, the Earth’s axis completes a revolution that causes what we identify as the North Star to change within...
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Localized data matters! On #IndigenousPeoplesDay we're highlighting the Tribal Soil Climate Assessment Network (TSCAN), with a location on the Pamunkey Indian Reservation here in Virginia. This Indigenous group has specific natural resource concerns, such as river health, native
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Boo! Remember, we're open on Monday, October 13! 👻 And don't miss screen-printed monster masks in The Forge! This Maker Workshop is held at 1:00 and 2:00 p.m.
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Data centers sit at the global crossroads between continued digital expansion and the need for scalable, sustainable practices. And solutions are emerging! https://t.co/DVL4ZHkAof
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Dinomite news! We are open on Monday, October 13. 🦖 View the full schedule of demos, Dome shows and Forge activities to get a head start planning your visit! https://t.co/b0Kwdq4P3B
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👀 Looking for a wicked-good way to spend a Friday night? Join us for Science After Dark: Spooky Science on October 17! Science After Dark tickets are on sale now. https://t.co/IepeWgIpna
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Agriculture has come a long way over the last 250 years! Currently, researchers are exploring the use of robotics and automation to assist with pest control. Check out this then-and-now science on our blog. https://t.co/LLSfHx5m9Z
#Virginia250 #va250 #america250
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Start your weekend off right with an overnight stay at the Science Museum of Virginia! 🏕 Our Families in Medicine Camp-In is this weekend, and we've got spots left for you and your crew! Reserve your space today. https://t.co/jVVw0w7OsE
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$10 admission on 10/10 is a totally hair-raising deal! The $10 admission includes The Power of Poison touring exhibition, permanent exhibitions, labs, our makerspace and live demos! https://t.co/dthtKsuS4Q
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