Virginia Discovery Museum

Address
524 E Main Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902 Get Directions
Phone (434) 977-1025
Website https://www.vadm.org/

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  • Babies playing at Baby Buds

    Baby Buds

    Baby Buds
    Virginia Discovery Museum 524 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VA
    Arts & Crafts

    Baby Buds is an open-exploration activity time for newborns, infants, and toddlers. It supports their parents and caregivers by encouraging physical growth, social-emotional development, and emerging language skills. Engage in structured activities and sensory stations. These focus on tactile stimulation, sound, light, and art. Life with little ones keeps changing, and we love supporting Cville [...]

  • Day-Off Camp: Amazing Airways

    Virginia Discovery Museum 524 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VA
    Elementary School Age

    Ages 4-8 Buckle up for a high-flying adventure through the wild blue yonder! Let your curiosity and imagination take flight as we build planes, explore the science of flight, and enjoy aviation-inspired games. 1-Day Camp: $65/Child. Members: 10% Off. Scholarships: Apply. Register By: Jan. 2 at 5:00 p.m. Capacity: 16 Kids.

  • Kids crafting at Crafty Creators

    Crafty Creators

    Crafty Creators at Virginia Discovery Museum
    Virginia Discovery Museum 524 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VA
    Arts & Crafts

    Crafty Creators is a mixed-age art program for preschoolers and children in early elementary that fosters creativity and imaginative thought through process art. Explore different art techniques and experiment with various crafting materials. Life with little ones keeps changing, and we love supporting Cville kids at every stage. Find resources on introducing siblings with bonus [...]

  • Little Girl crawling through colorful cloth stripes

    Toddler Takeover

    Toddler Takeover
    Virginia Discovery Museum 524 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VA
    Preschoolers

    Take exploration and discovery with the five senses to the next level! Working with sensory materials aids emotional regulation, and children will learn their sensory preferences as they explore a variety of textures, smells, and colors. Collaborate on art and engineering projects, practice hand-eye coordination and safe risk with a variety of tools such as [...]

  • Woman reading to group of children at storytime at Virginia Discovery Museum

    Storytime at Virginia Discovery Museum

    Storytime at Virginia Science Museum
    Virginia Discovery Museum 524 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VA
    All Ages

    Embark on a magical journey where stories come alive, imagination knows no bounds, and anything is possible! Travel through fantastical lands filled with talking animals, daring heroes, and delightful surprises as each new story ignites your child’s creativity and tickles their funny bone. Have a favorite stuffed friend? Be sure to bring them along for [...]

  • Student talking to an adult

    Democracy in Dialogue

    Democracy in Dialogue
    Virginia Discovery Museum 524 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VA
    Learning Fun

    Democracy in Dialogue students will have the opportunity to add a prestigious program to their resumes, develop their communication skills, earn community service hours, and connect with other students locally and virtually around the country. Happy Learning! Explore helpful resources in our blogs for Cville families—like how to identify your child’s learning style, ways parents [...]

  • Virginia Discovery Museum Logo

    Museums on Us

    Wegmans Wednesdays at Virginia Discovery Museum
    Virginia Discovery Museum 524 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VA
    All Ages

    Enjoy a Special Discount: 1 Free Individual Admission Ticket per Bank of America, Merrill, or U.S. Trust Cardholder   Museums on Us® is a special admission program. It is sponsored by Bank of America. This event takes place on the first Saturday every month. BofA, Merrill, and U.S. Trust customers receive one free individual admission [...]

  • Kids playing chess

    Chess Mates

    Chess Mates
    Virginia Discovery Museum 524 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VA
    Elementary School Age

    Does your child like to play chess? Are they interested in learning to play this timeless game? Exercise their mind muscles at Chess Mates! The Virginia Discovery Museum's multi-week chess classes focus on building an understanding of chess and having fun while developing creativity, executive function, and math skills. Chess Mates is offered once a [...]

  • day off camp at charlottesville's virginia discovery museum

    Day-Off Camp: Camp Discovery

    Virginia Discovery Museum 524 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VA
    Elementary School Age

    Ages 4-8: Pack your bags for a day full of classic camping fun — no tents required! Enjoy camp-themed crafts, silly songs, fireside games, and activities that bring the spirit of camping indoors. School may be out, but that doesn’t mean the discovery has to stop! The Virginia Discovery Museum offers Day-Off Camps for children in preschool [...]

  • Boo Bash for Virginia Discovery Museum

    Boo Bash Halloween Carnival

    Boo Bash Halloween Carnival
    Virginia Discovery Museum 524 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VA
    Elementary School Age

    Every October, get in the Halloween spirit at Boo Bash, the Virginia Discovery Museum’s family-friendly carnival that’s too cute to spook! Dress up in your most creative costumes and join us for one of two evenings of frighteningly fun carnival games, activities, and crafts. Conduct eccentric experiments with UVA L.E.A.D. in the Mad Science Lab, [...]

  • day off camp at charlottesville's virginia discovery museum

    Day-Off Camp: Ooey Gooey

    Virginia Discovery Museum 524 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VA
    Elementary School Age

    Ages 4-8: Squish, squeeze, and squelch your way through a day of ooey-gooey fun! Dive into hands-on experiments involving slime, putty, and all sorts of other squishy things as we explore the curious science behind the mess. School may be out, but that doesn’t mean the discovery has to stop! The Virginia Discovery Museum offers Day-Off [...]

  • Kids doing arts and crafts

    Mini Masters

    Mini Masters
    Virginia Discovery Museum 524 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VA
    Arts & Crafts

    Explore the works of master artists from around the world and throughout history with the Virginia Discovery Museum’s multi-week art classes for children in early elementary! Develop an appreciation for art history, exercise creative expression, and craft your own mini masterpieces as we explore a different artist’s style, techniques, and creative process each week then [...]

  • day off camp at charlottesville's virginia discovery museum

    Day-Off Camp: Norse Navigators

    Virginia Discovery Museum 524 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VA
    Elementary School Age

    Set sail on a Viking adventure full of fun and discovery! Build your own shield, listen to Viking stories, and play exciting games inspired by the fearless Norse seafarers. School may be out, but that doesn’t mean the discovery has to stop! The Virginia Discovery Museum offers Day-Off Camps for children in preschool and early elementary throughout [...]

  • Story Garden: Storytime with Charlottesville Family Magazine

    Virginia Discovery Museum 524 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VA

    Join Jen Bryerton, publisher of Charlottesville Family Magazine, for a cozy morning of stories and smiles! We’ll be exploring the world of Dr. Seuss and meeting new box turtle friend for children to gently observe and learn about up close.