Today's Dome Shows
Buckle your seatbelt because it's time to explore our incredible Earth and the farthest reaches of the cosmos in The Dome!
10:30 a.m.
Arctic: Our Frozen Planet
12 p.m.
Live Universe Exploration
1:30 p.m.
Wild Rescue
3 p.m.
Encounters in the Milky Way
Today's Live Science
Watch and engage with a Museum educator who demonstrates amazing scientific experiments.
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Battling Tops
10:30 a.m.
Science on a Sphere
11 a.m.
Keeper Talk
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Early Explore featuring Virginia Rep
11:30 a.m.
Rat Basketball
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Build a Propagation Station
1:30 p.m.
Rat Basketball
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Build a Propagation Station
2:30 p.m.
Sloth Hang
2:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere
3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Battling Tops
4 p.m.
Science on a Sphere
4 p.m.
Keeper Talk
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Café by Bean Sprouts
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Find the perfect gift for curious minds of all ages! From quirky t-shirts to hands-on STEM kits, you’ll find something to commemorate your visit in our shop. Click here for hours.
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