Hours
Wednesday through Saturday
9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday
11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Starting September 3, the Science Center will be open five days a week from Wednesday—Sunday.
The Science Center will be closed November 28 and December 24–25. The Science Center will be open January 1.
Admission
Tickets can be purchased in person or over the phone by calling 434.791.5160.
Check out all of our operating policies before you visit!
| General Admission Prices | Adult (13 - 59) | Youth (4 - 12) & Seniors (60+) | Members |
| Exhibits only | $9 | $8 | Included |
| Digital Dome only | $6 | $5 | $5 or Dome pass |
| Exhibits + Digital Dome | $12 | $11 | $5 or Dome pass |
Active military and children 3 and younger enjoy free admission.
Photography is frequently taken at the Science Center. If you do not wish to appear in these images, please notify Guest Services upon arrival.
Museums for All Admission
The Science Center offers reduced admission rates for low-income families through the Museums for All initiative. Present your Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card in person to purchase tickets. The Science Center also offers Museums for All Memberships. Learn more here.
| Museums for All Admission | Adult | Youth | Members |
| Exhibits only | $2 | $1 | Included |
| Digital Dome only | $1 | $1 | $1 or Dome pass |
| Exhibits + Digital Dome | $3 | $2 | $1 or Dome pass |
The Danville Science Center is a proud participating member of the Blue Star Museums Initiative. Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America. Each summer since 2010, Blue Star Museums have offered free gallery admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, from Memorial Day through Labor Day.