Day-time programs
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All day-time programs $4 plus museum admission. VLM members pay $2 or use vouchers. |
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Virginia Skies
Ongoing
Show times vary, check the planetarium calendar.
Recommended for all ages.
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.
More information on Virginia Skie
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Kaluoka'hina
Jan. 4 - March 30, April 16 - May 25, 2012
Check planetarium calendar for days and times.
Recommended for families of all ages
To save
their home, two fish must touch the Moon. But how? Join Jake and Shorty
as they race against time to save their magical reef. An exciting
adventure for the whole family, this show makes an excellent companion
to Amazon Voyage.
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Saturn: The Ringworld
Daytime shows Jan. 4 - Feb. 10, 2012. Check planetarium calendar for days and times.
Evening shows: Jan. 14 and March 10, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Recommended for ages 8 and abov
The Lord of the Rings. Mighty gas giant planet…second in size only to Jupiter. Enigmatic
Saturn has captured our imagination since the days when Galileo first
turned his telescope towards the planet, and marveled at what seemed to
him to be a planet with “ears.” Join us in the planetarium
for this beautiful fulldome program which explores Saturn and the
Cassini mission which continues to teach us more about this fascinating
world.
Made possible by ePlanetarium.
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2012: The End of the World? NOT!
Jan. 4 - May 25, 2012 . Check planetarium calendar for days and times.
Recommended: ages 10 and above
December 21, 2012…the end of the world? Did the Mayans predict the end
of time thousands of years ago? Will increasing solar activity destroy
our planet by next December? Is a killer asteroid inbound during
2012? Is the magnetic field of our planet going to flip in 2012, killing
us all? Sort out the science from the hype as we explore some of the many
rumors surrounding the coming of the 2012 winter solstice in this all-new
planetarium show produced here at the Virginia Living
Museum.
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Follow the Drinking Gourd
Saturday, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012
Time: 4:30pm
SPECIAL: Admission to this show is FREE. Museum admission is NOT required and is not INCLUDED in this offer.
This program is also available for private bookings
Celebrate
Black History Month with this popular planetarium program about the
Underground Railroad and learn how the stars of the northern sky led
slaves to freedom. This poignant and inspiring take of one family's
desperate flight to freedom is based on the children's book written and
illustrated by Jeanette Winter.
View the trailer.
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Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
Feb. 11 - May 25, 2012
Time: 2:30pm Wednesday-Sunday, plus daily March 31 - April 15.
Recommended for all ages
Join us in the planetarium as we explore the evening sky and meet up
with our friend Woodsy Owl as he spins a tale of the winter
constellation Orion. Presented in dazzling laser lights,
this exciting and often humorous version of the classic Greek legend of
Orion is sure to please the entire family.
Made possible by AVI.
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Special Events
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Assignment Earth
Cost: $2 plus Museum admission
Feb. 2, 2012 at 7 and 8pm.
Recommended for all ages
There's
an alien among us! And he's going to help us look at the
interconnections between the Earth, Moon and Sun with new eyes! This
exciting and engaging program will be sure to capture the attention of
your students and help them learn about Moon phases, tides, Earth
motions, seasons and so much more! Don't miss out on this wonderful
exploration of our own planet.
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A Sky Full of Scales
Feb. 18-20, 2012
Time: 11:30am Saturday and Monday, 12:30pm Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Recommended for all ages
This live
program explores how various reptiles use celestial objects for survival
and discusses how to scan the skies for starry reptiles hiding above
us.
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Holiday Evenings
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Evening planetarium programs are $6 ($3 for members)
NO MEMBER VOUCHERS ACCEPTED
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| Feb. 14, 2012: My Laser Valentine 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
July 4, 2012: Laser Spirit Time TBA |
October 2012: Fright Light Date and Time TBA |
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November 24, 2012:
Star of Wonder: Mystery of the Christmas Star 6:30 p.m.,
Laser Holidays 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. |
December 15, 2012:
Star of Wonder: Mystery of the Christmas Star 6:30 p.m.,
Laser Holidays 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.
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