Virginia Air & Space Science Center

★★★★L Ebarle (Lonie)

Its a HUGE meuseum of airplanes,helicopters and space. They have daily shows for extra $. If you enjoy this kind of place it is worth the visit. There is a kid friendly area. Their version of the observation deck has the view of the city buildings and the view of the marina into the Atlantic Ocean. This area needs to be updated and cleaned. There is also a resting and snacking area. You can only eat there. They do not allow food in the meuseum. Next door of this venue is a carousel. U can pay $1.00 to take a ride.

★★★★M C

The Virginia Air & Space Science Center is a worthwhile destination for aviation and space enthusiasts, particularly because it is one of only 12 official NASA Visitor Centers in the United States. The highlight of my visit was seeing the Apollo 12 command module, and the museum also offers a nice variety of historic aircraft and aerospace exhibits. The facility itself was clean, well-maintained, and parking was free, which was appreciated. That said, there were several disappointments. Admission was expensive for the size of the museum and the overall experience. The gift shop opened later than expected, and customer service throughout the facility left much to be desired. The front desk clerk was unfriendly, and while shopping, the gift shop employee spent much of the time loudly discussing personal matters related to a recent divorce with another staff member. Multiple employees also appeared more interested in discussing a recent basketball game than engaging with visitors. I was also concerned by the condition of the surrounding area, which did not feel safe. While the exhibits themselves are interesting and include some notable artifacts, improvements in customer service and visitor experience would make the museum much more enjoyable.

★★★J Morrill

Pros: a fun afternoon. My son loved the giant airplane you could enter and play in the cockpit. The employees around the exhibits were very knowledgeable and friendly. The planes hanging over you as you walk around are very cool. My favorites parts were the models and model timelines for the planes and rockets. Cons: There were multiple exhibits not working. I don’t know how they can feel comfortable continuing to charge full price. The observation deck is pretty bare bones and dangerous with rusty nails laying around from who knows where. There just isn’t a lot of substance. A lot of it is interactive screens (with only half of those working) you play on. Not something that held much interest for me. We visited 10 years ago and tbh I don’t think much has been updated or changed. It was over $60 for 2 adults and child w/ a military discount. It felt a bit excess for what was offered. Suggest the Virginia war museum over this.

★★★★★Presetta Brown

Here’s a polished Google review you can post for Virginia Air & Space Science Center: Took my family here for a special night out hosted by the city, and we had such a great time! The museum was fun, informative, and full of interactive experiences for all ages. We loved the hands-on exhibits, games, and the amazing views from every level of the building. If your family enjoys learning about planes, rockets, and all things air and space, this is definitely a place worth visiting.

★★★★★SOPHIE JOHNSON

Amazing day out at the Virginia Air and Space Science Center. So much history, The birthplace of America's space programme. We had a fun filled filled day, and the imax footage of the Blue Angels was incredible, just WOW! So much to see and learn. Lots for kids too. Family fun day for all the family. If you love space and planes this is right up your alley