From interactive exhibits to seasonal festivals, the Science Museum of Virginia is gearing up for a year packed with unique experiences. Guests can look forward to a diverse slate of activities designed to engage visitors of all ages with science, technology, engineering and math.

Among the highlights, “Towers of Tomorrow with Lego Bricks,” opens Feb. 1, offering a hands-on journey through architecture and design. Featuring 20 of the world’s most iconic skyscrapers from North America, Asia and Australia, the exhibit showcases more than half a million building bricks. Visitors can also build their own creations with an additional 200,000 bricks available.

The Science Museum also will unveil its new permanent astronomy exhibition, “Orbit,” this spring. With interactive exhibits exploring physics, biology and engineering, the exhibit promises a stellar experience for those eager to explore the cosmos.

On May 31, “Ultimate Dinosaurs,” makes its debut, bringing 20 full-size dinosaur specimens from the Southern Hemisphere to life with augmented reality. This immersive exhibit allows visitors to see intricate skeletons transform into lifelike creatures from the Mesozoic Era.

The museum’s festivals kick off Feb. 1 with the return of “GLOW.” This expanded event will run from 9:30 a.m. until 8 p.m., featuring hands-on activities, live demonstrations and special laser shows.

On April 19, the Science Museum will host an Earth Day festival, where community partners will share knowledge about composting, solar power, recycling and other environmental topics.

In September, the museum will introduce “Well Made,” an artistic craft maker event on Sept. 26–27. The festival will feature artisans demonstrating their crafts, from sculpting to painting, while showcasing the intersection of creativity and science.

The Model Railroad Show returns over Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 28 through 30, celebrating the museum’s history as a former train station with elaborate displays and engineering feats.

Winter and spring events include “Minds of All Kinds,” a sensory-friendly event on Jan. 24, and the Teacher Resource Fair on Feb. 8. For adults, “Science on Tap: Mystery at the Museum,” offers a night of mystery-solving on Feb. 21.

Guests also can enjoy a Curiosity Camp-In from March 21through 22, where visitors can spend the night exploring the museum.

For full details and ticket information, visit smv.org. Additional spring and summer events will be announced in the coming months.