Guest: Dawn Devine, Executive Director, and Tammy Stevenson, Director of Development & Marketing

Organization: Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum (Winchester, VA)

In This Episode:

Janet Michael talks with Dawn Devine and Tammy Stevenson from the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum about exciting upcoming events, a brand-new traveling exhibit, summer camps, and a milestone birthday celebration.

Topics Covered:

Free First Fridays

Every first Friday of the month, 5–7 PM
Free admission sponsored by Valley Health
No Free First Friday in May due to Apple Blossom Festival
Great for families with multiple children

Sensory Friendly Nights

April 9th, 5–7 PM (sponsored by Continental Winchester; Valley Health OT on site)
April 29th, 5–7 PM – Apple Blossom themed
Museum is a Culture City certified facility with quiet zones, sensory bags, and headphones available

30th Birthday Celebration – April 18th

Joint event with Winchester City Parks at Jim Barnett Park's new playground
11 AM – 1 PM, free admission
Color walk (wear a white t-shirt!), cupcakes, food trucks, and more
Museum founded April 20, 1996

Amazing Castle – Traveling Exhibit

Museum's first-ever traveling exhibit
Opens May 19th, runs through Labor Day
Takes over the entire third floor
Interactive medieval community experience teaching kids about collaboration and community roles

Summer Camps

~50 camps available: half-day and full-day options
Pre-K through 5th grade
Themes include Lego, fiber arts, building, Dr. Seuss, birthday party camp, and more
CIT (Counselor in Training) spots available for ages 13–16
Summer internship available for college juniors/seniors
Scholarships available – don't let cost be a barrier

Gala – September 26th

Theme: "Passport to Discovery"
Held at the museum
Details to be announced mid-June
Hints at something special tied to the 30th anniversary

Connect with SVDM:

Website: discoverymuseum.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiscoveryMuse
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoverymuse/