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Play: We believe in the power of play. It is how children explore, discover, create, and learn. Child-initiated activities result in playful learning and positive shared experiences with caregivers and educators.Learning: We provide hands-on, inspiring learning opportunities for children that enhance their language, cognitive, motor, and social development, while cultivating a lifelong love of learning. At Wonder Universe, our focus areas help build essential early learning skills:Health/wellnessEnvironmentArtsRegional heritageTechnologyScienceInclusivity: We embrace opportunities for children and families...

25 Oct

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The Radford University Planetarium is open during the fall and spring semesters when the university is in session. Our regular shows are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4pm and 7pm (both days), and 10:30am Saturday morning for kid-focused shows. All shows are free and everyone is welcome to attend - no reservations required for the regular show times. We can seat up to 55 visitors for a show. If you have a large group (30 or more) that...

25 Oct

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The Museum of Geosciences houses a collection of over 13,000 minerals used for research, education, and display. Many Virginia specimens are included in the collection, as well as specimens from famous mining localities worldwide.Exhibits include gems, minerals, and a full-scale model of an Allosaurus dinosaur skeleton found in Utah. A display of minerals arranged systematically by chemical formula is a much-used teaching tool.The exhibit room is 2500 square...

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From stones to bones,the Museum of the Earth Sciences provides a fascinating journey through the remarkable history of the earth. With exhibits featuring a life-size replica of a Tyrannosaurus rex skull to a glowing exhibit of fluorescent minerals,the Museum of the Earth Sciences is a unique learning experience encompassing earth science-related themes. The Radford University Museum of the Earth Sciences, a component of the Department of Geology in the Artis College of Science and Technology and...

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Step through the window of time at the Museum of the Middle Appalachians: "From the Ice Age to the Space Age."  Learn how geology has influenced the area's history for millions of years. See the full-size replicas of ice age mammals that roamed the region over 15,000 years ago. Visit the site of annual archeological and paleontological digs and see artifacts and fossils that reveal the story of the ancient past. View a display of Woodland Indian...

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We are a working circa 1900 farm in the mountains of Grayson County, close to Galax, VA, home of the Fiddler's Convention. The Museum has buildings from the 1850's, to the farm house that was built in 1905. Soon adding our 1830's cabin to the list of Historical buildings. Events at the Museum have demonstrators, and showcase many artisans from Grayson County and the surrounding area. The Museum has added Music and dance events, which...

25 Oct

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The D. C. Wysor Observatory and Museum, located on the grounds of Dublin Elementary School, is open every Friday evening year-round at 8:30pm and by appointments at 540-643-0755 for individuals and tour groups.The Observatory has a state-of-the-art Meade 16" LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with a data base of nearly 65,000 objects for viewing the solar system.  Images can be projected from the telescope to a viewing screen located on the first floor, enabling visitors to share...

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Come walk amongst the butterflies in southwestern Virginia's only Butterfly House, Flying Flowers. The structure is home to dozens of varieties of butterflies native to Virginia and the necessary plants which sustain them. Come photograph, feed or have tea with the butterflies in their garden. Monarchs, Swallowtails, Frittilary and Dianas and many more will pose for your cameras or come light on your shoulder while you enjoy a butterfly program in their habitat. Tours and...