A nonprofit children's museum that engages families with kids 1 to 8 through interactive exhibits, imaginative play environments, and educational programming.
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VA Discovery Museum retweeted
28 May 2022
Our adoptable animals were honored to be muses for students @vadiscovery! They sent over generous care packages for our dogs & cats with items we need for them at the shelter, and included artwork to make them even more appealing to potential adopters! Thank you, friends!
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22 Oct 2021
You know that spooky feeling that you're forgetting something? It's your tickets for Boo Bash! Only a few days left to register for our kooky Halloween kids carnival on Oct. 27-29, so get yours ... before they disappear.
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Learn More & Register: vadm.org/boo-bash
21 May 2021
We still have a few spots left in #NightCrawlers from July 19-23! Discover the strange, fascinating world of nocturnal animals as we explore how nighttime critters’ unusual adaptations help them in the dark.
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Learn More: vadm.org/summer-camps#upcomi…
14 May 2021
#EndangeredSpeciesDay is coming up, and you're invited to join us in the #DiscoveryWorkshop as we discover Earth's most at-risk animals and learn what we can do to help protect endangered species here at home!
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Learn More: vadm.org/discovery-workshops…
7 May 2021
Looking for your child's summer adventure? We've added three new #SummerCamps for children 4 to 8 as we transition back to in-person camps for 2021! Plus, we have a few spots left in June's virtual Chess Mates Mini Camp.
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Learn More: vadm.org/summer-camps
23 Apr 2021
Join us on Fridays from May 7-21 as we dive into Earth’s oceans; explore our planet’s diverse animal life across land, sea, and air; and blast off into the cosmos during our "Sea, Space & Species" #STEAMSeries for kids 4 .
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Register: vadm.org/steam-series#upcomi…
VA Discovery Museum retweeted
22 Apr 2021
Today we celebrated #EarthDay🌎 by helping deliver 400 Climate Action Activity Kits for the @CvilleSchools 5th graders!
These kits were created by @c3climate & @vadiscovery in partnership with @CvilleCityHall.
#CCSEnergyWater #CvilleGreenCity #CvilleWater #EarthDayEveryDay
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9 Apr 2021
Don't miss our last virtual programs of the spring before Summer Camps kick off, plus a special in-person Discovery Workshop on May 21 for Endangered Species Day!
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Learn More: vadm.org/programs
2 Apr 2021
VDM remains closed for general admission due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but our fully vaccinated staff is excited to open our doors for the first time since March 2020 for prescheduled Small Group Visits starting in May 2021!
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Learn More: vadm.org/small-group-visits
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19 Mar 2021
Celebrate some STEAM silliness with Miss Frankie on March 30 as we create goofy gags and craft a clever disguise to hide our hilarious hijinks during our April Fools' Day #DiscoveryWorkshop for kids 4 and up.
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Register: vadm.org/discovery-workshops…
12 Mar 2021
We're ringing in the spring season with six new virtual programs for kids 2-10 this March, April and May! Check out our upcoming #TotBox, #ChessMates, #STEAMSeries, #DiscoveryWorkshops, and free #DropIns at vadm.org/programs.
5 Mar 2021
The leprechauns are on the loose! Help Miss Frankie build a trap capable of capturing the mischief makers, create colorful rainbow art, and craft a gleaming pot o’ gold during "Leprechaun Trapping" on March 16. (Ages 4 )
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Register: vadm.org/discovery-workshops…
26 Feb 2021
Follow the rainbow to a shiny pot o' STEAM fun during our March Mania #STEAMSeries for kids 4-8! Join us Fridays from March 12-26 as we grow a rainbow, create fizzy shamrock art, build flower seed bombs and bird feeders, and more.
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Register: vadm.org/steam-series
19 Feb 2021
Holy molar ... February is #NationalChildrensDentalHealthMonth, and Dr. Stump, from Charlottesville Pediatric Dentistry, will join us Feb. 22 for a special StoryZoom! vadm.org/virtual-drop-ins-st…
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(Photo: Charlottesville Pediatric Dentistry)
12 Feb 2021
Spring is just around the corner, and we're welcoming the new season with three new virtual programs for kids 2-10 this March! Check out our upcoming March #TotBox, #MarchMania STEAM Series, and #LeprechaunTrapping Discovery Workshop at vadm.org/programs.
12 Feb 2021
Valentine Cardmaking starts at 10:30 a.m.! Join us on Zoom for this free Drop-In as we cut out paper hearts, create cute pop-up cards, and perfect sweet and silly puns to make special valentines.
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Join the Call: vadm.org/virtual-drop-ins-va…
5 Feb 2021
Meet the Symphony Musician starts at 10:30 this morning! Join us on Zoom as we welcome principal trombone Nathaniel Lee, from Charlottesville Symphony, for a free, virtual musical storytime.
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Join the Call: vadm.org/virtual-drop-ins-me…
29 Jan 2021
Only a few days left to sign-up for our Heart Power STEAM Series for kids 4 and up! Fall in love with STEAM across four Fridays from Feb. 5-26 as we throw a hearty party, create charming candy creatures, and celebrate our powerful pumper -- the heart! vadm.org/steam-series
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22 Jan 2021
There's a lot to love at the Museum this February with new virtual STEAM programs for kids 2 to 10, but registration ends soon. Learn more at vadm.org/programs and sign up today! conta.cc/2Y4NUKE
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15 Jan 2021
Missing in-person playdates? Want to keep your child connected to friends in a safe and socially-distanced way? With #ValentinesDay coming up, it's the perfect time to spread positive vibes and share the love with a VDM #virtualparty!
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Learn More: vadm.org/virtual-parties
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