Countdown to noon at the Science Museum of Virginia’s NYE celebration

by | Dec 29, 2014 | POLITICS

I’m sure many of us will be at Browns Island for the RVA Ball drop this year, but before we head downtown, consider checking out the Science Museum of VA’s ‘Noon Years’ celebration.


I’m sure many of us will be at Browns Island for the RVA Ball drop this year, but before we head downtown, consider checking out the Science Museum of VA’s ‘Noon Years’ celebration.

With 2,015 bouncy balls dropped from three stories above and confetti cannons blasting their way through the SMV’s main hall, the event is sure to be ridiculous and a good time.

Here’s more details via SMV.org:

Ring in the New Year at the Museum! Watch our very own version of the ball drop, where we release 2,015 bouncy balls at the strike of noon! Enjoy a juice toast, make your own noisemaker, launch ping pong balls with liquid nitrogen, construct a geodesic globe and write down your resolutions on our giant banner. Step into a photo booth and celebrate the upcoming New Year with us!

The event kicks off at 10 AM and ends at 1. Tickets are $11 with $1 discounts for ages 4-12 and 60+. For more information visit www.smv.org.

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner is the former editor of GayRVA and RVAMag from 2013 - 2017. He’s now the Richmond Bureau Chief for Radio IQ, a state-wide NPR outlet based in Roanoke. You can reach him at BradKutnerNPR@gmail.com




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