Science Museum’s space exhibit closing
Free Press staff report | 8/31/2023, 6 p.m.
Richmonders interested in space and how astronauts survive it have just a few days to experience it at the Science Museum of Virginia, as the “Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience” exhibition will end on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4.
The exhibition has been at the Science Museum since May, allowing visitors to learn about space, the dangers for humans, how science works to adapt to those dangers and the potential future of exploration through interactive, hands-on stations.
The space exhibit also features a replica of the International Space Station, NASA video footage of the process of space exploration and a free showing of “Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit or Birth of Planet Earth at the Dome” on the same day guests visit the exhibition.
The exhibition is available through a combination ticket that includes access to the Science Museum’s regular features, and costs $22 for adults, $15 for ages 3 to 5, $19 for ages 6 to 12 and seniors age 60 and older. Discounts are available for teachers, military and others through the Museums for All program.
Science Museum members will receive unlimited free admis- sion to the Science Museum and the touring exhibition, though the free Dome feature promotion is not available, according to museum officials. Tickets are available at Guest Services or at www.smv.org/visit/tickets-admissions.
