The MiX at The Science Museum of Virginia

The MiX at The Science Museum of Virginia A creative hangout space for teens. Become a member to mess around with the latest technology and sign up for specialty workshops for free!

Located in the Science Museum of Virginia, The MiX is free and open to all high school students. Featuring the latest technology – including brand new Macs, GoPro Cameras and a giant Green Screen – The MiX is a space to work solo or collaborate with other students. Test out Adobe Photoshop and InDesign or meet up with one the MiX Mentors to learn more about programming, graphic arts, animation, ro

botics and more. Work on school projects, boost your computer skills or just be creative with your friends! Become a member to sign up for a specialty workshop, mess around or geek out in the lab – and don’t forget to bring your own brain. Follow The MiX on social media:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8zl6yQeyChpi2W3D_oMLg

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/themixsmv/

We’re BACK! 🌟 After our post-summer reset, The Mix reopens this weekend on our school year schedule. Come through Friday...
09/04/2026

We’re BACK! 🌟 After our post-summer reset, The Mix reopens this weekend on our school year schedule. Come through Fridays 3–6PM or weekends 10AM–4:30PM.

This month we’re going full zine mode 📰 — join our Zine Workshop Series every weekend in September as we get ready for Richmond Zine Fest ! Mix members keep every single dollar from their zine sales. That’s 100% yours. 💸✂️

No theme. No spoilers. No explanation.Just RANDOM WEEK. 🎲✨Our final week of summer programming is packed with surprise a...
08/12/2026

No theme. No spoilers. No explanation.

Just RANDOM WEEK. 🎲✨

Our final week of summer programming is packed with surprise activities, unexpected projects, and whatever chaos we can come up with.

August 11–14. Come find out. 👀

We had fun grilling outside and enjoying the popsicles we made the day before! ☀️ 😎
08/12/2026

We had fun grilling outside and enjoying the popsicles we made the day before! ☀️ 😎

Kebabs!!
08/12/2026

Kebabs!!

We explored spice combinations by creating some crazy popcorn flavors! 🍿💥
08/12/2026

We explored spice combinations by creating some crazy popcorn flavors! 🍿💥

Mix members experimented with their own seasoning blends for the kebobs we learned to make! 🍢🥒
08/11/2026

Mix members experimented with their own seasoning blends for the kebobs we learned to make! 🍢🥒

👨‍🍳 Ready to cook?Join us for Cooking Week as we learn new kitchen skills and make delicious food together all week long...
08/05/2026

👨‍🍳 Ready to cook?

Join us for Cooking Week as we learn new kitchen skills and make delicious food together all week long.

🍽️ Then wrap up the week with one of our favorite traditions: Mixgiving on Friday—a community meal to celebrate another awesome summer at The Mix.

📅 August 4–7

One last month of summer programming! ☀️Join us for Cooking Week and Random Week before The Mix closes for our seasonal ...
08/05/2026

One last month of summer programming! ☀️

Join us for Cooking Week and Random Week before The Mix closes for our seasonal reset.

📅 Closed: August 15–September 3
🎉 Reopening: Friday, September 4

When we return, we’ll be back on our school-year schedule:
📍 Fridays: 3–6 PM
📍 Saturdays & Sundays: 10 AM–4:30 PM

See you in The Mix! 💛

We learned all about tie-dye while dyeing our own tote bags, socks, aprons, and shirts! 🌈
08/03/2026

We learned all about tie-dye while dyeing our own tote bags, socks, aprons, and shirts! 🌈

Mix members learned how to use sewing machines while making their own tote bags!
08/03/2026

Mix members learned how to use sewing machines while making their own tote bags!

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2500 W Broad Street
Richmond, VA
23220

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Friday 3pm - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

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