Open every weekend and school holidays! Buy tickets online and save $2 each!
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The Children's Science Center Lab offers three, two-hour timed entry sessions every weekend and on school holidays!
Timed entries offered:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
We strongly encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance as each timed entry session has limited space. Plus, you save $2 per ticket when you purchase online! Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a paid adult at all times while visiting the Lab. Tickets will be available on the Wednesday two weeks before a given weekend.
Please double-check your time slot selected. Sessions are 2 hours long and will promptly begin on time.
For groups of 10 or more, please email tickets@childsci.org.
To purchase tickets using your ASTC/ACM reciprocity benefit, please email tickets@childsci.org with proof of membership to receive a discount promo code before purchasing tickets online. Please allow 2 business days response time. You will be asked to show a membership card and proof of ID at check-in.
To purchase tickets using Gift Tickets, email tickets@childsci.org for a promo code before purchasing tickets online.
To make a change to your reservation, please email tickets@childsci.org.
If you are a member and need to make a change to your reservation, please email membership@childsci.org. If you need to make a change outside of Monday-Friday 9 AM - 5 PM, please email tickets@childsci.org.
The Children’s Science Center Lab located in Fair Oaks Mall is open to the public Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, and 3:30pm - 5:30pm, as well as school holidays. We strongly encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance. Cost of admission is $15.00. Save $2.00 per ticket when you purchase online!
The Lab is designed for children ages 2-12 and their families.
Museums for All is a national access program that encourages individuals of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly. As a proud member of the program, the Children's Science Center Lab offers a reduced-rate membership and tickets for income-qualified families.
For groups of 10 or more, please contact us at tickets@childsci.org. Due to the limited capacity, we unable to offer a group discount at this time. If you have any questions, contact Guest Services at 703-648-3130 extension 6 several days before your visit.
Learn MoreThe Children’s Science Center Lab is even more fun with your students! Experience science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) concepts through fun, engaging, hands-on activities and exhibits.
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Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates the Children's Science Center Lab at Fair Oaks Mall and STEM programs traveling to schools and other community venues across the region. The Foundation is also developing the Northern Virginia Science Center in Dulles, VA, a world-class, interactive regional science center for families, students and learners of all ages made possible through a pivotal public-private partnership. Learn more about our mission today at childsci.org and our vision for the future at novasci.org.
