Yes, the event will be held mostly indoors in the event of rainy weather.

It is being held from 10am – 5pm.

Public can park:

  • In front of The Children’s Museum (which is beside the Science Museum of Virginia – SMV) on Broad Street
  • Between SMV and The Children’s Museum
  • SMV’s side parking lots – enter from DMV Drive
  • DMV parking lots after 12:00pm
  • Bon Secours Training Facility – enter from Leigh Street or DMV Drive
  • Leigh Street – side street parking
  • Across the street from SMV in the Fan
  • DMV Drive and Broad Street

Please see the visual map here for clarification.

RVA Makerfest is free to the public, so come on out and enjoy!

The event will be held at the Science Museum of Virginia, located at 2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220-2057.

There will be no pets allowed at this event. Please leave Spot at home in the air conditioner.

There will be food trucks and a beer vendor. Please do not bring outside beverages, and drink responsibly. This is a family friendly event.