Science Museum of Virginia

@ScienceMusofVA

Helping curious minds discover connections between--and connections to--science, technology, engineering and math. Prepare to be inspired!

Richmond, VA

Joined February 2009

7KFollowing

26KFollowers

Pinned

Science Museum of Virginia@ScienceMusofVA · Jul 9

What's with all the skull-abaloo at the Science Museum? Check out our Spinosaurus aegyptiacus skull! The Spinosaurus is one of more than 20 prehistoric creatures featured in this summer's touring exhibition, Ultimate Dinosaurs!

ScienceMusofVA's tweet image. What's with all the skull-abaloo at the Science Museum? Check out our Spinosaurus aegyptiacus skull!

The Spinosaurus is one of more than 20 prehistoric creatures featured in this summer's touring exhibition, Ultimate Dinosaurs!

137

Pinned

Science Museum of Virginia@ScienceMusofVA · Jul 5

About 35 million years ago, Hampton Roads was underwater and the coastline was dozens of miles west toward Richmond. Today, new sediment deposits are helping to paint a picture of what happened after an asteroid struck the Chesapeake Bay—a tsunami! whro.org/environment/20…

ScienceMusofVA's tweet card. The research in North Carolina documents downstream remnants of the 35-million-year-old tsunami that followed the extraterrestrial impact.

186

Science Museum of Virginia@ScienceMusofVA · Jul 23

🦈🔍 The best way to learn about sharks during #sharkweek is by exploring their amazing adaptations! Shark Dissections will be offered daily at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. through July 28!

ScienceMusofVA's tweet image. 🦈🔍 The best way to learn about sharks during #sharkweek is by exploring their amazing adaptations!

Shark Dissections will be offered daily at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. through July 28!

113

Science Museum of Virginia@ScienceMusofVA · Jul 22

Celebrate the best Richmond has to offer, support RVA’s favorite science museum and beat the heat by spending 804 Day at the Science Museum of Virginia. Plus, general admission is just $10! Join us on August 4 (8/04 … get it?!) for interactive and engaging programming.…

ScienceMusofVA's tweet image. Celebrate the best Richmond has to offer, support RVA’s favorite science museum and beat the heat by spending 804 Day at the Science Museum of Virginia. Plus, general admission is just $10!

Join us on August 4 (8/04 … get it?!) for interactive and engaging programming.…

148

Science Museum of Virginia@ScienceMusofVA · Jul 21

Over the next 12 months, we'll be celebrating 250 years of America in Virginia. Scientific research in 1776 laid the foundation for many of the innovations we see today in the fields of medicine, chemistry, engineering and more. By looking back, we gain a better understanding of…

ScienceMusofVA's tweet image. Over the next 12 months, we'll be celebrating 250 years of America in Virginia. Scientific research in 1776 laid the foundation for many of the innovations we see today in the fields of medicine, chemistry, engineering and more. By looking back, we gain a better understanding of…

176

Science Museum of Virginia@ScienceMusofVA · Jul 20

It's officially #sharkweek! Celebrate along with all the sharks, both in and out of the water. Yes, that’s right, sharks out of the water. Check out these sharks that can walk! smv.org/learn/blog/can…

ScienceMusofVA's tweet card. A group of new discoveries has now added four more species to our database of sharks. These four species not only swim, they can also walk.

130

Science Museum of Virginia@ScienceMusofVA · Jul 19

We'd love to have your vote! 💗💍 The Richmond Bride A-list survey is only open until July 31. You can nominate the Science Museum for various categories, such as best outdoor wedding site, venue with the most unique personality, best weekday venue, best large wedding venue and…

149

Science Museum of Virginia@ScienceMusofVA · Jul 19

This auction was out of this world! Lucky for you, you don't have to spend millions to see a meteorite. You can see a meteorite on display every day at the Science Museum of Virginia in our Speed exhibition! space.com/astronomy/mars…

ScienceMusofVA's tweet card. It sold for more than the maximum estimated price of $4 million.

113

Science Museum of Virginia@ScienceMusofVA · Jul 18

One summer, two epic dinosaur experiences! 🦖@VLMuseum

Science Museum of Virginia@ScienceMusofVA · Jul 17

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science discovered a fossilized dinosaur bone buried deep beneath its parking lot! What do you think? Should we start digging too?! 🦕 abcnews.go.com/Technology/wir…

ScienceMusofVA's tweet card. A dinosaur fossil has been found in an unlikely place, a hole drilled under the parking lot of a Colorado museum where dinosaur skeletons are on display

206

Science Museum of Virginia@ScienceMusofVA · Jul 16

🍻 Get JURASS-ic to Science on Tap! This adults-only event will be a blast from the past. So, locate your ID, plan your costume and get ready to TRI-assic something new! Tickets are on sale now: smv.org/explore/things…

ScienceMusofVA's tweet image. 🍻 Get JURASS-ic to Science on Tap!

This adults-only event will be a blast from the past. So, locate your ID, plan your costume and get ready to TRI-assic something new!

Tickets are on sale now:
smv.org/explore/things…

127

Science Museum of Virginia@ScienceMusofVA · Jul 15

⚾️ Tonight's @mlb All-Star game will feature the league's top pitchers, but it's safe to say that all humans are the all-star throwers of the animal kingdom! 🏃‍♂️💪 Although many animals run faster than humans, no animal has our ability to throw with both speed and accuracy.…

ScienceMusofVA's tweet image. ⚾️ Tonight's @mlb All-Star game will feature the league's top pitchers, but it's safe to say that all humans are the all-star throwers of the animal kingdom!

🏃‍♂️💪 Although many animals run faster than humans, no animal has our ability to throw with both speed and accuracy.…

126

Science Museum of Virginia@ScienceMusofVA · Jul 13

Science 🤝 Art Paleoartists show how our perceptions of dinosaurs have evolved over the last 200 years ... take a look! smv.org/learn/blog/evo…

ScienceMusofVA's tweet card. Science, especially in dinosaur paleontology, is a continuous journey where each new discovery helps reconstruct ancient life and deepen our understanding

122

Science Museum of Virginia@ScienceMusofVA · Jul 12

Can't get enough dinosaurs? 🦖 Read this list and plan your next dino-destination! richmondfamilymagazine.com/life/fun/dinos…

ScienceMusofVA's tweet card. Check out where to see dinosaur related exhibits around Virginia.

112

Science Museum of Virginia@ScienceMusofVA · Jul 11

🌞 Utilize solar power to make a take-home keepsake shaped by the Sun! Plus, get tips for improving your gardening skills in the heat of a Virginia summer from the Science Museum’s horticultural team. Advance registration is required and spots are limited!…

ScienceMusofVA's tweet image. 🌞 Utilize solar power to make a take-home keepsake shaped by the Sun! Plus, get tips for improving your gardening skills in the heat of a Virginia summer from the Science Museum’s horticultural team.

Advance registration is required and spots are limited!…

124

Science Museum of Virginia@ScienceMusofVA · Jul 10

Event reminder: Don't miss a sensory-friendly evening at the Science Museum! Minds of All Kinds admission is free. Registration is required. smv.org/explore/things…

ScienceMusofVA's tweet image. Event reminder: Don't miss a sensory-friendly evening at the Science Museum!

Minds of All Kinds admission is free. Registration is required.
smv.org/explore/things…

Science Museum of Virginia@ScienceMusofVA · Jul 8

Richmond’s own Zac Jones is the first player born and raised in Virginia to suit up in the National Hockey League. Soon, he will be playing with Buffalo, but the real question is: When can we get Zac in here to face off with our air hockey robot!? 🏒🏆 richmonder.org/lindquist-rich…

ScienceMusofVA's tweet card. The 24 year old defenseman is the first player born and raised in Virginia to suit up in the National Hockey League.

254

Science Museum of Virginia@ScienceMusofVA · Jul 7

Makers gonna make, and this week our Maker Magic Summer Camp is taking over The Forge! ⚒ There are no Maker Challenges or Workshops this week, and The Forge will be closed to Science Museum guests. Please plan your visit accordingly!

ScienceMusofVA's tweet image. Makers gonna make, and this week our Maker Magic Summer Camp is taking over The Forge! ⚒

There are no Maker Challenges or Workshops this week, and The Forge will be closed to Science Museum guests. Please plan your visit accordingly!

126

Science Museum of Virginia@ScienceMusofVA · Jul 3

We're open on July 4! In fact, we're open with our extended summer hours until 8 p.m. every Friday through Labor Day. 🎇 Beat the heat and spend your holiday with us!

ScienceMusofVA's tweet image. We're open on July 4! In fact, we're open with our extended summer hours until 8 p.m. every Friday through Labor Day. 🎇

Beat the heat and spend your holiday with us!

118

Science Museum of Virginia@ScienceMusofVA · Jul 2

Flying high into July 🌞 with this soaring lineup of events: 🧠 July 12, Minds of All Kinds 🌿 July 15, Senior Mornings: Summer Gardening and Cyanotype Art 🍺 July 24, Science on Tap: Dino Night 🦖 All month long, Ultimate Dinosaurs

ScienceMusofVA's tweet image. Flying high into July 🌞 with this soaring lineup of events:
🧠 July 12, Minds of All Kinds
🌿 July 15, Senior Mornings: Summer Gardening and Cyanotype Art
🍺 July 24, Science on Tap: Dino Night
🦖 All month long, Ultimate Dinosaurs

111