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Children's Science Center aka Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation

Fairfax, VA
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childsci.org

    • About Us

    The Children’s Science Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and interactive museum where children, families and school groups can explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts through fun, engaging hands-on exhibits, activities and programs. We serve over 70,000 visitors a year at the Children’s Science Center Lab at Fair Oaks Mall and through our community programs delivered to schools, libraries and STEM festivals across Northern Virginia.

    Our Mission

    Is to inspire a love of learning STEM by providing unique opportunities to explore and create.  Learn more about our mission-driven community programs.

    Our Vision

    Is to create a world-class interactive science center that ignites the curiosity in all of us.  Learn more about our vision for the future science center.

    Our Core Values

    Are Community, Fun, Excellence, Innovation, and Leadership.

    The Children’s Science Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and interactive museum where children, families and school groups can explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts through fun, engaging hands-on exhibits, activities and programs. We serve over 70,000 visitors a year at the Children’s Science Center Lab at Fair Oaks Mall and through our community programs delivered to schools, libraries and STEM festivals across Northern Virginia.

    Our Mission

    Is to inspire a love of learning STEM by providing unique opportunities to explore and create.  Learn more about our mission-driven community programs.

    Our Vision

    Is to create a world-class interactive science center that ignites the curiosity in all of us.  Learn more about our vision for the future science center.

    Our Core Values

    Are Community, Fun, Excellence, Innovation, and Leadership.

    Issue Areas Include

    • Children & Youth
    • Education
    • Family
    • Science & Technology

    Location

    • 3957 Pender Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA
      Suite 100
    Illustration

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