Richmond, Virginia: World's Largest Kugel Ball
86-ton granite ball floats and rotates on a film of water. Installed in 2003 at a cost of $1.5 million. The first ball wore out; this one is a replacement. Science!
Science Museum of Virginia
- Address:
- 2500 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA
- Directions:
- In front of the Science Museum of Virginia. On the north side of US-250/W. Broad St., just east of its intersection with N. Blvd S.
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We arrived after the museum closed and were able to drive up to the ball. Like smaller versions, you can push the ball to make it spin; you just have to be patient and keep pushing.
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