HQ Function

The headquarters houses all primary museum operations, including exhibit halls, the Dome theater, educational programming spaces, administrative offices, collections storage, and exhibit development workshops.

Notable Features:

Housed in the historic Broad Street Station, a neoclassical architectural landmark designed by John Russell Pope. Features 'The Dome,' one of the largest movie screens in Virginia, and numerous distinct exhibition galleries like 'Speed,' 'Boost,' and 'The Forge'.

Work Culture:

A dynamic and mission-driven environment focused on public education, innovation in exhibit design, and community engagement. Staff often collaborate across departments to create engaging experiences for visitors.

HQ Significance:

The headquarters is not just an administrative center but the heart of the museum's public engagement and educational mission. Its location in a repurposed historic train station makes it a unique cultural and architectural landmark in Richmond.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters reflects values of curiosity, discovery, lifelong learning, community, and the preservation and adaptive reuse of historical architecture for public benefit.

Location:

The Science Museum of Virginia primarily serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region. Its global presence is mainly through its online educational resources, digital outreach programs, and participation in international museum networks and collaborations. It does not operate physical branches outside its Richmond location.

Street Address:

2500 W Broad St

City:

Richmond

State/Province:

Virginia

Country:

United States