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Located at the historic Crossing at the Dan, the Danville Science Center delights visitors with its hands-on exhibits and special programs that make science fun for all ages. Explore plants, animals, physics, rocks and minerals, computer science and more! During butterfly season (April-October), don't miss the beauty of the Butterfly Station and Garden — one of only a few butterfly greenhouses in Virginia.
The Danville Science Center campus includes the 1899 Southern Railway Passenger Station. It is registered with the Virginia Landmarks Commission and listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Open Monday–Saturday 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 1–5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving and Dec. 25.
Science Center Store * Free parking * Barrier Free
(434) 791-5160 |