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GLOW at SMOV

  • Science Museum of Virginia 2500 West Broad Street Richmond, VA, 23220 United States (map)

Through hands-on activities, live demos and special shows, you can experience all things glow-in-the-dark and luminescent. This neon-lit adventure always gets glowing reviews!

Guests will light up from all the day’s activities throughout the Science Museum.

  • Explore phosphorescent rocks and gems in the Eco Lab.

  • See what illuminates in the Animal Lab, from bones to teeth to scorpions.

  • Create psychedelic effects and colorful views by making diffraction glasses in The Forge.

  • Sip on some science with glowing drinks prepared in our Boost kitchen.

  • Experience a black light extravaganza with a phosphorescent wall, highlighter table, shadow puppets, glowing bubbles, LEGOs and more.

  • Celebrate the opening of the touring exhibition Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks.

  • Dust off your old LA Lights and break out your neon as we’ll have a black light dance party with glow sticks.

  • Prepare to be beaming with Movie Magic Laser Shows and astronomy shows happening in The Dome all day.

  • Discover the science of glow with a live demo that will shine light on spectacular chemical reactions.

This brilliant event will make science shine. Don’t miss your chance to be enlightened!