There’s a lot to be said for museums that make learning fun for all – and there’s no time like summer to introduce kids of all ages to the wonders of science. If they’re already science buffs, they’ll be in heaven, and if they’re not, a trip to the Science Museum of Western Virginia might just transform them. Take a look at some of what there is to discover at Roanoke’s own Science Museum of Western Virginia – and then hurry over for some fun and educational exploration.
Healthy Earth Gallery
Focused on the importance of a healthy environment, this exhibit allows guests to discover Virginia geological specimens, explore the world through the OmniGlobe, try their hand at being a TV meteorologist, create mountains and rainfall in the Augmented Reality Sandbox, and explore the hands-on Living River & Touch Tank.
Healthy Bodies Gallery
Explore the science of you in this exhibit, which lets visitors get up close and personal with the human circulatory system, explore internal organs and their functions, and play MindBall – testing the power of your mind to move a real object!
WonderLab
Here, guests can learn all about coding and programming using playful elements like Code-a-pillar, Cubetto, Osmo, and got and Dash. At the Scratch workbench, visitors can program interactive stories, game, and animations.
Toy Joy
Kids of all ages will love this playful exhibit featuring larger-than-life toys like Lego-style blocks, a Colossal Kaleidoscope, and a giant Light Bright. Virginia Tech has even enhanced this exhibit with Mirrorcraft, which puts visitors inside a Minecraft game.
The Bubble
There’s plenty of fun for the littlest museum guests in this multisensory play and research space designed for children ages 5 and younger.
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