The museum, geared toward ages 1-10 and their families, lets visitors explore through hands-on activities. Highlights include an art studio; a reconstructed 18th-century pioneer log cabin; a take-apart table, which enables young visitors to see what makes things work; a working beehive; and a computer laboratory. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm; closed major holidays. Located at the end of the Downtown Mall.
Location:
Charlottesville Virginia
Telephone
804-977-1025
Other Education nearby:
(Harrisonburg) James Madison University
(Richmond) Stony Point School
(Charlottesville) Virginia Discovery Museum
(Waynesboro) Waynesboro High School
(Richmond) Westhampton Day School
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12/05 Coming to The Charlottesville area
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival West Friendship MD May4-5 A fun-filled weekend of live animals, crafts and supplies, entertainment and more.
Bethesda Fine Arts Festival Bethesda MD May11-12 Delight in fine art created by 130 of nation's best artists, live entertainment and Bethesda restaurants.
West Virginia Strawberry Festival Buckhannon WV May15-19 The Festival is a unique, traditional celebration to promote the strawberry harvest. Enthusiastic volunteers provide good, family style entertainment that offers exciting educational and cultural events for everyone.
Hampton Roads Greek Festival Hampton Roads VA May30-June2 Winner of the Peninsula Gold Award for best outdoor festival in 2012.
Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival Annapolis MD June9 View the juried works of 200 of the regions’ best artists and craftsmen.
Sample wines from over 25 Maryland wineries in our expanded wine pavilions. Purchase a bottle of wine and relax while listening to smooth jazz all day long.
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