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.


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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Become a member to enjoy free admission, discounts, exclusive benefits, and more!

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.

Wednesday

10 a.m. - Creativity Lab Activity*

11 a.m. - Magic Globe**

1 p.m. - Dinosaurs of Antarctica

2 p.m. - Creativity Lab Activity*

3 p.m. - Bugs!

Thursday

10 a.m. - Creativity Lab Activity*

11 a.m. -Dinosaurs of Antarctica

1 p.m. - Magic Globe**

2 p.m. - Creativity Lab Activity

3 p.m. - Expedition Reef**

Friday

10 a.m. - Creativity Lab Activity*

11 a.m. - Expedition Reef**

1 p.m. - Bugs!

2 p.m. - Creativity Lab Activity*

3 p.m. - Dinosaurs of Antarctica

Saturday

10 a.m. - Creativity Lab Activity*

11 a.m. - Dinosaurs of Antarctica

1 p.m. - Bugs!

2 p.m. - Creativity Lab Activity*

3 p.m. - Magic Globe**

Sunday

1 p.m. - Magic Globe**

2 p.m. - Creativity Lab Activity*

3 p.m. - Dinosaurs of Antarctica

*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.