Homeschool days invite homeschoolers and their families for reduced admission and educational programs. Programs are divided by age group and the cost includes museum admission.
Endangered Species
Time: 10:00am-10:45am
Participants: Recommended for ages 6 and up
What is an endangered species? Why are species at risk of extinction? What can we do to help species in our backyard and the world at large? Find out the answers to these questions and more as we explore the endangered species of Virginia, and how important every species is for our planet.
Child classroom program and museum admission: $10.50 (M)/$15.00 (NM)
Adult museum admission: Free (M)/$18.00 (NM)
Planetarium show – Reason for the Seasons
Time: 11:00am-11:30am
Participants: Recommended for ages 9 and up
Witness the power of the tilt of the Earth as one of our staff astronomers helps you explore the reasons for the seasons.
Child planetarium show and museum admission: $10.50 (Member)/$15.00 (Non-Member)
Adult planetarium show and museum admission: Free (Member)/$18.00 (Non-Member)
Plant Power
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Participants: Recommended for ages 8+
Dissect a flower to discover its various parts while learning what role they play in pollination. Discuss the importance of pollination, how pollinators help, and ways we can protect and promote pollinators for healthy gardens.
Child lab program and admission: $12.50 (M)/$17.00 (NM)
Adult museum admission: Free (M)/$18.00 (NM)
