The Science Museum of Virginia is counting down the final days of its “Discover Steampunk” exhibition, set to close Sunday, Aug. 18. The interactive showcase, which has been entertaining visitors since February, offers a unique blend of art, science and Victorian-era imagination.

“Discover Steampunk,” produced by Imagine Exhibitions, invites visitors to explore a world where 19th century visionaries’ dreams meet modern technology. The exhibition features over 20 interactive exhibits, allowing visitors to engage with scientific concepts through the lens of historical figures such as Mary Shelley, Jules Verne, George Eastman, Isaac Singer and H.G. Wells.

Designed for ages 8 and up, the multisensory experience highlights engineering, artistry and innovation. Visitors can interact with repurposed kinetic sculptures and intricate machines that appear to have stepped out of a Victorian future, offering an engaging way to learn about science, technology, engineering,and math.

The steampunk movement, inspired by Victorian ideals of industry and steam power, serves as both an artistic expression and an educational tool, promoting ingenuity and self-reliance.

  

“Discover Steampunk” is included with general admission to the Science Museum.

Tickets can be purchased online through the Science Museum’s website or at Guest Services upon arrival.

As the gears of this unique exhibition prepare to wind down, visitors have less than two weeks to immerse them- selves in this retro futuristic world where Victorian innovation meets modern science.