Award-winning underwater photographer and shark naturalist Tanya Houppermans speaks about photographing sharks and being at the forefront of shark research. With her, learn what it’s like to come face-to-face with sharks and get the scoop on some of the latest groundbreaking methods scientists are using to study these fascinating animals!

Enjoy a fin-filled week of shark programming to celebrate Shark Week. Check the Science Museum's schedule page for times and locations of activities while you're there. Most programming is included with general admission.

Take a fascinating journey into the world of dinosaurs, with an emphasis on their skin! In this talk, Dr. Christophe Hendrickx reveals the skin in different groups of dinosaurs and discusses their function, evolution, and remarkable diversity in morphology.

From the science behind setting up camp to the chemical reactions that make ice cream, the Science Museum of Virginia has your summer STEM checklist covered. For more information: https://smv.org/explore/things-to-do/science-after-dark-cool-summer/ For tickets: https://tickets.smv.org/events/0180f7a1-7125-b58a-ad5c-7b83558bf069

Dr. Melinda A. Yang joins the Science Museum of Virginia for a fascinating discussion on how genomic data is providing an extraordinary glimpse into our past. Her research focuses on the genetic history of East Asia and how the sequencing of genomes fills in humanity's story.

By studying hurricane patterns of the past, better plans for mitigating damage in the future can be developed. Join the Science Museum of Virginia for a presentation as local experts from the National Weather Service discuss how Hurricane Agnes caused one of the largest inland tropical flood events in history.

In honor of the Science Museum of Virginia's new touring exhibition, Planet Shark: Predator or Prey, neurobiologist and stress expert Dr. Catherine Franssen will dive into the science of fear from an aquatic perspective. This Lunch Break Science event will also consider the soothing side of the sea.

This summer they’re hosting Planet Shark: Predator or Prey, so they’re diving into all things ocean and kicking it off with Science After Dark: Ocean Odyssey. From photos and puppets to art and accessories, the waves of aquatic STEM fun will just keep coming. Buy tickets: https://tickets.smv.org/events/01806b31-a454-283f-b6fa-86dbbd2249cb

Presented by Dr. Kevin Murach, Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas. Learn more here: https://smv.org/explore/things-to-do/lbs-mice-muscle-adaptations/

You may not know it, but music and skin go together. Don’t believe us? Then you have to join us for Science After Dark: Skin Rocks! We’re planning a musical night of exploration where we’ll uncover the science behind instruments and ways that skin can rock out! Buy tickets: https://tickets.smv.org/events/017fd5fd-15b9-6d36-0c1b-b998846cd469