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Museums Danville Science Center

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    677 Craghead Street
    Danville, VA 24541
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    434-791-5160
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    Danville
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    Danville City
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WE MAKE SCIENCE FUN! Discover the secrets of how things work while enriching your life through science. Hands-on exhibits fill the Danville Science Center. Visit the Digital Dome Theater that provides one of kind immersive experiences.  Travel to the outer most regions of the known universe. Push a button to make sparks fly. Enjoy interactive exhibits in Light and Vision, Earth Science, physics and more. Explore many visiting exhibits on topics including biology, ecology and natural history. Discover galleries featuring the Estelle H. Womack Collection, a wonderful array of natural history objects collected and donated by local residents. In the Science Center's Seasonal Butterfly Station learn about local plants that attract butterflies.  Throughout the year the Science Center features special events and workshops. Weekly programs for children encourage science exploration.

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  • Admission ranges from $5-$10 Active Military free

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Last Updated: 01/31/2018

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