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 Abbitt Planetarium
at the Virginia Living Museum
Show Listing
Learn more about the recently renovated Abbitt Planetarium
 Virginia Skies
Recommended for all ages
Cost: $4 plus Museum admission/$2
members (without voucher) Also, Sunday special 6:30pm showing through August 8 (included in admission)
Explore the skies above you with
this exciting
interactive program. One of our staff astronomers will take you on a
tour of the current skies, highlighting visible planets, deep sky
objects, and any upcoming special astronomical events. Once you’ve had
your introductory tour, feel free to ask your astronomy questions!
We’ll use our state of the art planetarium visualization system to take
you to see objects of curiosity and wonder. Different every time you
see it, this program is great for the entire family.
Click
here for more information on Virginia Skies
Dinosaur Prophecy
Recommended for all ages
Cost: $4 plus Museum admission/$2 members (without voucher)
Everyone knows the tale of sudden and dramatic death of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. But did you know that numerous species of dinosaurs lived…and disappeared…long before the cataclysmic disaster at the end of the Cretaceous period? Journey with us to four different dinosaur digs around the world as we explore how these amazing creatures died…and lived! A companion program to Dinosaurs & More!
Zula Patrol
Recommended for ages 9 and under with an adult
Grades 2-3
SOLs Science
2.1, 2.3, 2.6, 3.1, 3.9
Cost: $4 add-on/$2 members (without voucher)
Public Running Dates: May 29 - Sept
6
Standard Showtimes: 12:30 p.m. daily
This program is available for private bookings
The stalwart heroes of The Zula Patrol are on an
expedition collecting samples of weather for Multo's research - using
their loyal pet Gorga's ability to collect and bottle all kinds of
weather. When one member of The Zula Patrol inadvertently hurts Gorga's
feelings, he decides to leave Zula and find a planet in the Solar System
on which to live. Interplanetary villain Dark Truder, along with his
talking toupee, Traxie, takes advantage of the situation to trick Gorga
into helping him take the weather from the Solar System planets - part
of this latest nefarious scheme to rule the Universe (and find the
legendary Kaboobie Ruby). The Zula Patrol discovers Dark Truder's plan
and goes after him - discovering all about weather in the process, both
terrestrial and interplanetary.
 Laser Holidays
Nov. 24 - Dec. 31, 2010
Recommended for families of all ages
Cost: $4 plus Museum admission/$2 members (without voucher)
Click here for Holiday Planetarium schedule
Featuring classic holiday favorites like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," modern hits like "Jingle Bell Rock," and unique reimaginings of timesless songs, this is an animated Christmas light display like no other you've ever seen!
Note for daytime laser shows: Due to time limitations, not all songs may be included in every program. Your actual playlist will be determined by your laserist. Get into the holiday spirit with the music of the season and dazzling laser effects!
 Star of Wonder: Mystery of the Christmas Star
Nov. 24 - Dec. 31, 2010
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Cost: $4 plus Museum admission/$2 members (without voucher)
Click here for Holiday Planetarium schedule
Join us in the Abbitt Planetarium for a truly immersive look at the journey of the magi, as we examine the latest clues and seek once more to understand the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem.
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