Events
Science Museum of Virginia offering special $10 admission days on 10 separate dates this year
Visitors from all over Virginia can now experience the Science Museum’s interactive exhibitions, labs, makerspace and demos for just $10 per ticket category.
The Science Museum of Virginia has announced a new initiative for science enthusiasts: the 10 for $10 program. Visitors from all over Virginia can now experience the Science Museum’s interactive exhibitions, labs, makerspace and demos for just $10 per ticket category. And the good news doesn’t stop there. This $10 admission offer will be available not just once, but on ten separate days throughout the year.
The first $10 day falls on Thursday, May 18, International Museum Day. For the remaining dates this year, visitors can take advantage of the offer on June 2, August 26, September 30, October 10, and November 8. The June 2 date also includes the Science After Dark: Ready to Launch evening event themed around the touring exhibition Space: An-Out-of-Gravity Experience, with $10 admission available until 8 p.m.
The Science Museum will celebrate NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson’s birthday on August 26, and will combine three celebrations into one on September 30: Hispanic Heritage Month, the ¡Virginia Fiesta! event, and a $10 day. The Science Museum is also offering more $10 days throughout the first half of next year, which are available on its website.
The $10 admission applies to all guests, regardless of ticket category. Science Museum members and children aged two and younger, as well as active-duty military, retired military, veterans, and teachers with ID, receive free regular admission every day. Further discounted tickets are available for EBT cardholders through the Museums for All program. Permanent exhibitions, labs, makerspace and demos are included in the $10 admission, while Dome features and admission to Space: An-Out-of-Gravity Experience require additional tickets.
The Science Museum’s mission and values include creating an accessible experience for all, minimizing and eliminating obstacles, and ensuring the broadest cross section of the community has access to STEM resources. Visitors can pre-purchase tickets on the Science Museum’s website or purchase admission at Guest Services upon arrival.
The Science Museum of Virginia is located at 2500 W. Broad Street in Scott’s Addition.
Events
PlanRVA Day on June 1st offers host of free learning opportunities
The Richmond region’s planning district commission is opening its doors to community members and partners next month for a day of learning and networking.
PlanRVA will host PlanRVA Day on June 1 from 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. at its new office at 424 Hull St. Rd. in the Manchester neighborhood. The event will focus on the topic of placemaking, the process of creating quality inclusive places where people want to live, work and play. Sessions will explore various aspects of inclusion and public engagement, with a focus on community connection through regional trails, public art and the environment.
The day will conclude with a film screening of the documentary “A River Called Home” with filmmaker Jess Wiegandt from 6-7:30 p.m. The film focuses on the journey of four women who launch at the headwaters of the James River and paddle to the Chesapeake Bay over three weeks, while conducting a water quality study.
“PlanRVA is where the region comes together to look ahead,” said Martha Shickle, PlanRVA’s Executive Director. “Regional collaboration and cooperation happens every day in Central Virginia. PlanRVA Day is an opportunity to celebrate the progress we’re making together to support quality of life and growth in the region. We hope you’ll join us for this exciting event.”
Attendees can tour PlanRVA’s office space and connect with staff and community partners throughout the day.
Sessions are free, but registration is required. People can sign up for single sessions or for the entire day.
Downtown
Island Shrimp Co. to hold rum seminar with acclaimed Brooklyn spirits author, educator
Shannon Mustipher is an acclaimed author and founder of the Women Who Tiki pop-up. She has received a number of accolades for her work in the bar industry, including the Tales of the Cocktail Pioneer Award and induction into the Dame Hall of Fame.
Island Shrimp Co. at Rockett’s Landing is set to host a rum tasting event on Saturday, May 27th at 2:30pm, featuring Brooklyn-based spirits author and educator Shannon Mustipher. The event will showcase a range of regional rum styles, with a welcome cocktail and eight sample selections for attendees to try. Tickets for the seminar are priced at $35 and can be purchased via Eventbrite.
Shannon Mustipher is an acclaimed author and founder of the Women Who Tiki pop-up. She has received a number of accolades for her work in the bar industry, including the Tales of the Cocktail Pioneer Award and induction into the Dame Hall of Fame. Most recently, she was named on the Bar World 100 list of the most influential people in the industry.
In addition to the rum tasting, Shannon will be signing copies of her book “Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails,” and will remain at the venue for a special happy hour from 4-6pm. The happy hour event is open to the public and will feature three cocktails from the book.
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Science Museum of Virginia offering special $10 admission days on 10 separate dates this year
