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10:00 am - 6:00 pm (Last admission 5pm) Large Field Trip 10am-12pm

  • IMAGINE

    Northern Virginia's future science center
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  • EXPLORE.

    Four fun-filled Experience Zones are waiting for you to explore.
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  • INSPIRE.

    Get ready to hear the laughter, see the wonder and feel the inspiration!
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  • CREATE.

    Fun, hands-on exhibits, activities and programs focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
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Create, Explore, Inspire

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Experience the Lab!

Fun, interactive exhibits and programs for children and families to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) hands on.

  • I want to come back again. I want to do this again.

    Student (age 8)

  • Did you see what happened in there?! Parents were just as excited and engaged as the children! The Children's Science Center is awesome!

    Izabela Miller (School Principal)

  • The kids were all so engaged and excited! The Children's Science Center ignited a spark (many sparks)!  

    Cindy Watson (Mom, PTA President-Elect)

  • Oh my goodness - my robot really moves!!

    Student (age 10)

Winter Break Camps

Single Day Camps are back!

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Kids Night Out!

Cool Science

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Gift Memberships!

Purchase online and avoid the line!

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