Children's Museums
Danville Science Center
📍 677 Craghead St, Danville, VA 24541🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–5 PM |
About Danville Science Center
Digital theater & science exhibits. Science museum with seasonal butterfly center, dome-shaped digital theater & educational exhibits. The Danville Science Center features a dome-shaped digital theater that creates immersive experiences simulating space travel and deep ocean exploration, with daily movie showings included as a paid add-on to admission. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 557 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Curious George exhibit, Wild Asia, Butterfly Station, The Dome planetarium, water exhibits
- Special Features
- Newly remodeled galleries, 3D printing, creativity lab
💡 Did You Know?
- The Danville Science Center features a dome-shaped digital theater that creates immersive experiences simulating space travel and deep ocean exploration, with daily movie showings included as a paid add-on to admission
- The science center operates a seasonal butterfly center as part of its rotating exhibits program, attracting significant visitor interest with 17 mentions in reviews
- The facility includes an interactive hurricane simulator exhibit that allows visitors to experience and feel the force of hurricane winds firsthand
- The science center is located adjacent to an active train station with a walk-through caboose exhibit and real railroad tracks, where visitors can observe freight trains passing by
- The center participates in the Museums for All program and accepts ASTC (Association of Science and Technology Centers) memberships, making it part of a broader network of accredited science institutions
💬 What Visitors Say
- The Dome planetarium movie is worth the small upcharge ($3 extra) and highly recommended by visitors, but schedule it for early in your visit as younger children may lose interest before the end of the 20-30 minute show
- Plan 2-3 hours for your visit to experience both buildings: the interactive science exhibits (water maze, hurricane simulator, creativity lab) in one building and the train play area/Thomas exhibit in the other connected building
- Bring an ASTC membership or visit during Museums for All programs to get free or reduced admission - multiple reviews highlight this as a significant savings for families
- The water exhibits and interactive play areas are excellent for burning energy with toddlers and young children (ages 1-6), making this an ideal stop during road trips between destinations
- Check ahead for rotating special exhibits (like Thomas and Friends) which draw visitors from out-of-state and may have limited time windows - these themed exhibits complement the permanent science galleries
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