Most reviewed Observatories & Planetariums in Virginia

  1. 4.0 Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium (94 reviews)
    - Butterfly Exhibit a Must See!
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums
    Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium image
    Fun for the whole family, the Science Museum of Western Virginia features a tropical butterfly garden filled with butterflies from around the world; fun and interactive exhibits exploring Healthy Bodies, Healthy Earth and How It Works; live animals and the popular "FROGS"; the Living River & Touch Tank; and amazing traveling exhibits such as "TUTANKHAMUN: Wonderful Things From The Pharaoh's Tomb," running June 14-Dec. 31, 2014. See more..
  2. 5.0 John C. Wells Planetarium (7 reviews)
    - One of the best in the east
    Observatories & Planetariums
    John C. Wells Planetarium image
    The John Wells Planetarium is a gem. Its programming is incredible and it reaches a huge audience of over 20,000 visitors per year. The shows are frequent, in demand and extremely well done. The value of the planetarium to the community is enormous and it does an exceptional job of outreach to K-12 students and teachers. See more..
  3. 4.0 D.C. Wysor Observatory & Museum (3 reviews)
    - Observe the stars
    Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Observatories & Planetariums
    Great place to see the stars, moon and if you're lucky you might see some other celestial things. The people are very willing to help you see the most you can. See more..

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