Thirty Years of Wonder: Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum

Guest: Dawn Devine, Executive Director, and Tammy Stevenson, Director of Development & Marketing Organization: Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum (Winchester, VA) Website: discoverymuseum.net 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/