Hours

Tuesday through Saturday
9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sunday
11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Beginning May 28, the Science Center will be open 6 days a week.


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


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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.

Tuesday

10 a.m. - Creativity Lab Activity*

11 a.m. - One World, One Sky

1 p.m.- Grossology and You

2 p.m. - Creativity Lab Activity*

3 p.m.- Expedition Reef**

Wednesday

10 a.m. - Creativity Lab Activity*

11 a.m. - Expedition Reef**

1 p.m. - Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival**

2 p.m. - Creativity Lab Activity*

3 p.m. - One World, One Sky

Thursday

10 a.m. - Creativity Lab Activity*

11 a.m. - One World, One Sky

1 p.m. -Expedition Reef**

2 p.m. - Creativity Lab Activity

3 p.m. - Grossology and You

Friday

10 a.m. - Creativity Lab Activity*

11 a.m. - Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival**

1 p.m. - One World, One Sky

2 p.m. - Creativity Lab Activity*

3 p.m. - Expedition Reef**

Saturday

10 a.m. - Creativity Lab Activity*

11 a.m. - Grossology and You

1 p.m. - Expedition Reef**

2 p.m. - Creativity Lab Activity*

3 p.m. - Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival**

Sunday

1 p.m. - Grossology and You

2 p.m. - Creativity Lab Activity*

3 p.m. - Flight of the Butterflies

*Creativity Labs
Activities and times subject to change based on staffing and equipment.


**Includes Live Sky presentation
Show schedule subject to change. Please call 434.791.5160 in advance for more information.