# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Science After Dark: Mess Fest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Don’t try this at home—experience it here instead! We’re making a mess for our next Science After Dark, and guests of all ages are welcome to join us as we make science bubble, erupt, splatter and more:

-Press, stomp, or pound paintballs to create a collaborative masterpiece.
-Watch some of our messiest demonstrations, from liquid nitrogen to diet soda geysers.
-Mix cookies and pudding to discover why composting can be deliciously fun.
-Create a new animal for our papier-mâché zoo in The Forge.
-Stretch, squish, and explore the gooey science of slime.
-Make, pop and play with bubbles.
-Discover even more interactive activities throughout the Science Museum.

Pro tip: wear some old clothes that you don’t mind getting messy!

Get your tickets and learn more about the event: smv.org/explore/things-to-do/mess-fest/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/science-after-dark-mess-fest/200030688536640
- **Event Categories**: science-fair, Festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Richmond
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23220
- **lat**: 37.56096
- **long**: -77.46594
- **full address**: 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23220

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Science After Dark: Mess Fest
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/2ef47d404d6c7de0127d4cb64351903024ed55f39c724dfb9207a0bda1951cb4-rimg-w1200-h675-dcc8c8c8-gmir?v=1789190199

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Science After Dark: Mess Fest being held?
  - **A:** Science After Dark: Mess Fest takes place on Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23220.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Science After Dark: Mess Fest?
  - **A:** Science After Dark: Mess Fest is organized by Science Museum of Virginia.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Science Museum of Virginia's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Science Museum of Virginia a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Science Museum of Virginia has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Science After Dark: Mess Fest is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richmond, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Science After Dark: Mess Fest sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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