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Location
Parking
Directions and Parking information available on site
Accessibility
Accessibility information available; FAQ page provided
Best time
Arrive early on weekends or call ahead to confirm the facility is open to the public—reviews indicate private events occasionally close the venue without online notice, causing disappointed visits.
About Children's Science Center Lab
Hands-on exhibits at a shopping mall. Interactive museum with educational activities like using a robotic arm & building with big blocks.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Hours
- Open weekends and school holidays
- Location
- Fair Oaks Mall, Northern Virginia
- Admission Benefit
- Save $2 per ticket with online advance purchase
What visitors say
This was a super cute place to take my daughter for her 4th bday. She’s really into science experiments and this was the right place. They have a bar where there’s lots of team members assisting the kids and parents (this date 3…
We visited the Children’s Science Center at Fair Oaks Mall while traveling from Florida, and I honestly wish we lived closer—we’d be here every weekend! My 2-year-old daughter had the time of her life exploring, playing, and learning…
Bravo, Children’s Science Center Lab at Fairfax Mall. Truly, bravo. It takes a special level of audacity to run a children’s play center that forgets the “children” part entirely. Selling out your entire facility to a private party…
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Did You Know?
- Features an 'experiment bar' staffed with team members who assist children and parents with hands-on chemistry experiments, including slime making and other interactive STEM activities
- Offers interactive animal education experiences, including live animal presentations where visitors can touch and learn about animals such as hedgehogs
- Operates a specialized robotic arm exhibit that allows visitors to learn robotics through hands-on interaction
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