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VDM is open for general admission visits on Saturday, Dec. 6, during regular hours from 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Hours: Mon-Sat, 9:30-5:00 | Parking: 550 E Market Street

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About Our Museum

Explore - Imagine - Discover

The Virginia Discovery Museum is a small, nonprofit children's museum for families with infants to kids age 8. VDM seeks to foster intellectual curiosity and development for all children in our community through hands-on educational, exploratory, and imaginative play across 6,000 square feet of exhibit space.

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Hours:
Mon-Sat, 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Parking:
Market Street Garage - Map
(GPS: 550 East Market Street)
Water Street Garage - Map
(GPS: 200 Water Street East)
First Hour Free. VDM Validates Second.

General Admission:
Adults: $12/Person
Children: $12/Person
Under 12 Months: Free
VDM Members: Free (Details)

Discounted Admission:
AAA & AARP: $.50 Off/Person
Military ID: $.50 Off/Person
ACM Card: 50% Off (6 People)
ASTC Card: Free

Sponsored Admission: Details

Handicapped Accessible

Our Location

VA Discovery Museum

Parking:
Market Street Garage - Map
Water Street Garage - Map
First Hour Free. VDM Validates Second.

Address:
524 E Main Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
East End of the Downtown Mall

Contact:
(434) 977-1025
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