Hotel Near The Science Museum of Virginia

The Residence Inn by Marriott® Richmond West End hotel is located just 10 minutes from the Science Museum of Virginia on West Broad Street in Richmond.

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On January 6, 1977, Governor Mills E. Godwin passed his hand through a laser beam tripping a switch which set a "Rube Goldberg" apparatus into motion. That apparatus cut a ribbon opening the Science Museum of Virginia's first permanent exhibit gallery, the Discovery Room. On that same day, fifty-eight years earlier, a very different switch had been thrown near that same spot allowing the first passenger train to depart what eventually became known as Broad Street Station. Each event was hailed as the beginning of a new age for Richmond and Virginia, and each was a long time coming. Today the Science Museum of Virginia hosts live theatre, skating, science explorers summer camp programs and all of the amazing exhibits to stimulate the interest of kids of all ages.

Visit the official website for the Science Museum of Virginia linked at the bottom of the page for current exhibits and events, hours of operation and more.

The Residence Inn by Marriott® Richmond West End Hotel is an non-smoking extended stay apartment-style hotel offering professionally decorated suites with fully equipped kitchens. All suites have complimentary high-speed Internet access and daily Hometouch™ hot breakfast.  All stays are eligible for participation in the Marriott Rewards® program.