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Virginia Discovery Museum

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Virginia Discovery Museum

About

A nonprofit, hands-on children's museum in Charlottesville, Va., offering interactive exhibits, imaginative play spaces, and educational programs for families with newborns to children age 8.

Description

Plan Your Visit: vadm.org/plan-your-visit
Museum Exhibits: vadm.org/exhibits

DETAILS

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DAILY ADMISSION
Museum admission is valid all day, and visitors are welcome to come and go as they please until 5 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Museum is handicap accessible.

General Admission
• Adults & Children: $8/Person
• Children Under 1: Free
• Museum Members (vadm.org/memberships): Free

Discounted Admission
• AAA / AARP / Military (with Valid ID): $7.50/Person
• ACM Reciprocity (bit.ly/ACMReciprocity): $4/Person
• ASTC Reciprocity (bit.ly/ASTCReciprocity): Free

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PARKING
The Museum is on a pedestrian mall and is conveniently located across from the Market Street Parking Garage and just three blocks from the Water Street Parking Garage. Enjoy two free hours of parking when you validate your parking ticket at the Museum's front desk.

GPS Addresses for the Parking Garages:
• Market Street Parking Garage (504 East Market St.)
• Water Street Parking Garage (200 East Water St.).

Learn more about garage hours and rates at bit.ly/1n7tR4n.

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PUBLIC TRANSIT
The Museum is located next to Charlottesville Area Transit's Downtown Station at 615 East Water St. To learn more about the free trolley as well as bus routes, schedules, fares, and special ridership programs, visit bit.ly/1kte25y.

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ADDITIONAL HOURS
• Sundays available for private rental only
• Holiday closings: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving day, Christmas Eve, Christmas day

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TELL US WHAT YOU THINK!
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Mission

The Virginia Discovery Museum seeks to foster intellectual curiosity and development for all children of our community, inspire lifelong learners, and encourage children from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds to explore, imagine, and discover together.



"The Virginia Discovery Museum is Charlottesville's best hands-on discovery spot for families with newborns to children age 8. As a nonprofit children’s museum, VDM seeks to foster intellectual curiosity and development for all children of our community and welcomes more than 70,000 visitors each year. For more than 25 years, the Museum has provided enrichment opportunities in literacy, science, math, and the arts through interactive exhibits, exploratory and imaginative play environments, and educational programs."
Address: 524 East Main Street, East End of the Downtown Mall, Charlottesville 22902
Phone: (434) 977-1025
Email: gro.mdav@gnitekram
State: VA
City: Charlottesville
Street Number: 524 East Main Street, East End of the Downtown Mall
Zip Code: 22902
categories: education, museum, nonprofit organization


Opening Hours

Monday: 09:30 - 17:00
Tuesday: 09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday: 09:30 - 17:00
Friday: 09:30 - 17:00
Saturday: 09:30 - 17:00


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Reviews
We looked online for children’s museum on the way to Washington DC and found this spot. We wanted to take break for few hours before we reached the final destination. It’s at the Main Street where we cannot take the car. They have public garage parking around the area and they provide 2nd hr free parking on 1st hr purchased parking. Just plan ahead about parking as many streets are one way. We had to go many rounds to figure out the parking spot. The Main Street is nice to walk around as well. The museum itself is like a shop and inside they have activities for kids more younger kids until 5-6. Older kids might not be interested but both my girls enjoyed for almost 2 hr. We even ended with the carousel. Then got coffee and ice cream in the nearby local shop.
I have been coming here for years. First with my children, now with my grandson. This is a fun place for kids and adults alike! Today, the volunteer in the back room was amazing. He interacted with the children and worked hard to keep it tidy! Reed, you are doing a great job!
Lots of fun, kids played for hours and still didn’t want to leave. At least the adults can have fun too!
Staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. We come often for okay time with out little one and recently used the museum for his birthday. The staff was very accommodating and helpful with setup and clean up. An awesome experience for our 3 year old and his friends.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
This is a single floor play place for kids to discover and learn using every bit of their imagination. There are lots of different activities for all ages of kids, though I'd say by 10 years old the excitement won't last more than a couple hours. With your 8 dollar per person tickets you can come and go all day, though, which is really nice because it's right on the mall where there are many eating options if the kiddos need to take a break. At certain times there are also adult led art activities.
On the small side as far as children’s museums go but still plenty to do without being overwhelmingly big! My kids all loved the play cafe they had there! Lots of realistic looking food, menus and a kitchen to “cook” it all in! Ideally for kids ages 2-6 but my 9 year old also had fun with hours of imaginative play AND there’s a baby room specifically for kids under 2 to enjoy!
This was a great place. The Kids loved it. Both the front desk ladies one was Isabella we met during the day were very helpful and nice. The place has a lot to offer for kids. Great place!Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitPrice for adult entry$11–15
Great place to get some excess energy out while on a road trip. Small but mighty. Would stop again if in the area. Many different age level activities.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNoPrice for adult entry$6–10
Very nice place to take the kids on a weekend, friendly staff, clean place and lots to do! $10 for kids $8 for adults all day pass. You might have to wait depending if it's full, best time to go is around 11:30.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNoPrice for adult entry$6–10
My one year old isn't quite walking yet and loved playing here. There's plenty to do even for crawlers. I was with his cousins who are 2 and 4 and they love this place as well.
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