Mission, Vision, and Values

The Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that operates the Children's Science Center Lab at Fair Oaks Mall and is building a world-class interactive science center in Dulles, Va. Our mission today allows us to serve tens of thousands of guests each year at the Lab and through our community programs delivered to schools, libraries and STEM festivals across Northern Virginia. The Children's Science Center Lab is an interactive museum where children, families, and school groups can explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts through fun, engaging hands-on exhibits, activities, and programs.

Our Mission
Is to inspire a love of learning STEM by providing unique opportunities to explore and create.

Our Vision
Is to create a world-class interactive science center that ignites the curiosity in all of us.

Our Core Values
Are Community, Fun, Excellence, Innovation, and Leadership. These core values serve as guiding principles for our employees, board of directors, advisors, and volunteers. We exemplify these values as we fulfill our mission, engage with our stakeholders, and recruit new employees and volunteers.