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Amazement Square, The Righmire Children's Museum
Organization details

Contact information

Organization contact Rebecca Grawl, Exhibit and Program Coordinator
Email exhibits@amazementsquare.org
Website www.amazementsquare.org
Address 27 Ninth Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Phone (434) 845-1888
Fax (434) 845-5221

This organization offers programs related to the Virginia Standards of Learning.

Description

Our website is available at http://www.amazementsquare.org

Topics of Interest: The James River & James River Watershed, Water Cycle, Energy, Recycling/Conservation, Animals and Biodiversity

Services and amenities offered: Exhibits, School Tours, Outreach Tours/Programs, Community Programs, Curriculum Resources, Organizational Membership, Parking/Bus Parking, Fee Required

Description:
Amazement Square is Central Virginia’s first multidisciplinary, hands-on children’s museum. Climb, slide, and discover as you make your way through four floors of exciting, interactive exhibits, activities, and programs. Visitors of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can explore global and regional topics, the arts and humanities, science and health-related themes, as well as expand their creativity.



Hours:

Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Closed Monday except from Memorial Day through Labor Day when the museum is open from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

Free unlimited visitors for museum members and children under the age of 2!

General Admission $7.00

Senior Citizens $6.00

Group Admission $4.50 (10 or more guests with 2 days advance notice upon availability)

Family Fun Night $2.00 (2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 3:00 – 8:00 pm)


Visit http://www.amazementsquare.org for more information about exhibitions, school tours, and special programs!

Virginia regions

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Topics of interest

Services and amenities offered

Watersheds