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Science centerRichmond, VAPlanning facts
Science Museum of Virginia
Richmond family or group visit with cost, group, and logistics context
Visit brief
Useful before you open the venue site
Cost snapshot
Group trip prices
School groups 10+: exhibitions only $11/person.
Exhibitions + Dome or one live science program: $15/person.
Exhibitions + Dome + live science program: $19/person.
Additional live science program: $4/person.
Required chaperone ratio: 1 adult per 10 students; one adult per 10 students gets complimentary admission.
Confirm date, add-ons, and eligibility before booking.
Fast official links
Best for
Good for families and groups
Weather
Good rainy-day candidate
Food
Lunch must be requested on the reservation form; space/time is not guaranteed and groups may need to eat on the bus
Arrival
Limited bus parking first-come, first-served; Terminal Place parking is prohibited
Decision snapshot
Can this work for a real outing?
Family
Family admission: no public adult/child amount is stored yet.
Teacher
Group trip: Field Trip Guide: $4/person, $19/person
Access
Mobility, hearing, sensory, or translation needs should be listed on the group reservation form
Photos
6 official-site photos
Planning facts
The details families compare before they go
Cost planning
Group trip prices
School/group
Group pricing starts at 10 or more people
Age + weather
Good for families and groups · Good rainy-day candidate
Reservation
Book group visits at smv.org/groups; final group numbers due two weeks before arrival
Food
Lunch must be requested on the reservation form; space/time is not guaranteed and groups may need to eat on the bus
Access
Mobility, hearing, sensory, or translation needs should be listed on the group reservation form
Arrival
Limited bus parking first-come, first-served; Terminal Place parking is prohibited
Duration
Plan around exhibitions plus any booked Dome or live science program
Booking facts
What you can know before you call or reserve
Known cost
School groups 10+: exhibitions only $11/person. Exhibitions + Dome or one live science program: $15/person. Exhibitions + Dome + live science program: $19/person. Additional live science program: $4/person. Required chaperone ratio: 1 adult per 10 students; one adult per 10 students gets complimentary admission.
Reservation
Book group visits at smv.org/groups; final group numbers due two weeks before arrival
Adults
1 adult per 10 students required; one adult per 10 students gets complimentary admission
Food plan
Lunch must be requested on the reservation form; space/time is not guaranteed and groups may need to eat on the bus
Arrival
Limited bus parking first-come, first-served; Terminal Place parking is prohibited
Comfort
Use the venue map or check-in desk for exact restroom locations Mobility, hearing, sensory, or translation needs should be listed on the group reservation form
Venue-specific checks
Museum trips need exhibit, program, and lunch-flow checks
For museums and science centers, parents want hands-on value and photos. Teachers need curriculum fit, group reservations, chaperones, storage, and lunch timing.
Parent check
Hands-on areas, age fit, current exhibits, coat/stroller rules, and how long kids stay engaged.
Group check
Field-trip program, chaperone ratio, lunch/storage plan, bus arrival, and exhibit rotation.
Watch
Special exhibits, planetarium shows, workshops, or IMAX-style add-ons may price separately.
Focus on the items above when comparing this venue with similar trips.
Open GroupsPlan by use case
Start with the decision you are actually making
Family visit
Use this when deciding whether a normal weekend or after-school visit is worth it.
Cost pathGroup trip prices
Weather fitGood rainy-day candidate
Food + bathroomLunch must be requested on the reservation form; space/time is not guaranteed and groups may need to eat on the bus · Use the venue map or check-in desk for exact restroom locations
See before goingOfficial gallery: 6 official-site photos
Group, camp, or school trip
Use this for homeschool groups, camps, scouts, teachers, and larger organized outings.
Group pathGroup pricing starts at 10 or more people
ReservationBook group visits at smv.org/groups; final group numbers due two weeks before arrival
Arrival + lunchLimited bus parking first-come, first-served; Terminal Place parking is prohibited · Lunch must be requested on the reservation form; space/time is not guaranteed and groups may need to eat on the bus
Classroom hookpricing, discounts, school trips, groups
Access and comfort
Use this when a sensory, mobility, bathroom, stroller, or timing issue could decide the trip.
AccessMobility, hearing, sensory, or translation needs should be listed on the group reservation form
Sensory loadHands-on science exhibits plus Dome/live programs can be stimulating; request sensory or access needs on the group form
DurationPlan around exhibitions plus any booked Dome or live science program
Watch outPrices and policies can change; confirm final booking details on the official pages.
Practical details
Cost
School groups 10+: exhibitions only $11/person.
Reservation
Book group visits at smv.org/groups; final group numbers due two weeks before arrival
Lunch
Lunch must be requested on the reservation form; space/time is not guaranteed and groups may need to eat on the bus
Arrival
Limited bus parking first-come, first-served; Terminal Place parking is prohibited
Bathrooms
Use the venue map or check-in desk for exact restroom locations
Access
Mobility, hearing, sensory, or translation needs should be listed on the group reservation form
Cost details
School groups 10+: exhibitions only $11/person.
Exhibitions + Dome or one live science program: $15/person.
Exhibitions + Dome + live science program: $19/person.
Additional live science program: $4/person.
Required chaperone ratio: 1 adult per 10 students; one adult per 10 students gets complimentary admission.
Photo gallery
Images from the venue site. Open the image page for full context.
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Watch out
Prices and policies can change; confirm final booking details on the official pages.