COVID-19 Updates: We will be CLOSED through at least July 31. Learn More

The Virginia Discovery Museum is a resource for all children of our community. Children learn best in an inclusive environment where our differences are celebrated. As it has done for the past three decades, VDM will continue to serve the interests, needs and abilities of children of all backgrounds. We are committed to enabling our community's youngest members to play and learn together in a joyful, safe, and loving environment.

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While the Museum is Closed …

Through May 31, please use email to communicate with staff members. If you need to speak with someone over the phone, please call Director of Operations Lindsay Jones at (706) 833-3137.

In Person

524 East Main St.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(Parking: Parking Information)

Email & Phone

E: marketing@vadm.org
P: (434) 977-1025
F: (434) 977-9681

By Mail

Virginia Discovery Museum
P.O. Box 1128
Charlottesville, VA 22902

For Questions About …

Birthday Parties
operations@vadm.org
Phone: x102

Camps
frankie@vadm.org
Phone: x105

Community Programs
operations@vadm.org
Phone: x102

Donations & Fundraising
director@vadm.org
Phone: x101

Drop-In Programs
frankie@vadm.org
Phone: x105

Drop-Off Programs
frankie@vadm.org
Phone: x105

Facility Rentals
operations@vadm.org
Phone: x102

Featured Artist
director@vadm.org
Phone: x101

Group Visits
operations@vadm.org
Phone: x102

Marketing
marketing@vadm.org
Phone: x103

Memberships
marketing@vadm.org
Phone: x103

Partnerships & Community Outreach
operations@vadm.org
Phone: x102

Teen Internship & Volunteering
operations@vadm.org
Phone: x102

Youth Advisory Board
frankie@vadm.org
Phone: x105

Frequently Asked Questions

Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Visit Museum Rules & FAQs for a list of the most frequently asked questions we receive, call (434) 977-1025, or email marketing@vadm.org.

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• Plan Your Visit

• Sponsored Admission

• Group Visits

• Calendar

• Museum Rules & FAQs

• Contact Us

Photo Policy

By visiting the Museum, you grant permission for any photographs of you and your dependents to be used for educational and promotional purposes. If you do not consent and wish to opt out of this policy, please inquire at the front desk or call (434) 977-1025.

Holiday Closures

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• 4th of July
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day

Snow & Inclement Weather Policy

We are often open during inclement weather and when schools are closed on snow days. Before heading out, call (434) 977-1025 or check our homepage, our Facebook, or NBC29 and CBS19.