Abbitt Planetarium
at the Virginia Living Museum
Evening Show Listing
Learn more about the Abbitt Planetarium
The Virginia Living Museum offers Star Parties and Laser Shows on the second Saturday of the month, plus special evening shows for holidays (Valentine's Day, 4th of July, Halloween and Christmas).
Cost: Observing is FREE; Evening planetarium programs are $6 ($3 for members); Double feature with a laser show $10, ($5 for members) NO MEMBER VOUCHERS ACCEPTED
Dates: Second Saturday of every month
Times: Observing begins at sunset; planetarium program begins at 7:30pm
Observing session dependent on weather. Planetarium program will be held rain or shine.
Free events will be followed by a planetarium program and three laser shows. shows are $3 for VLM members, $6 for non-members. Any two shows are $5 for members, $10 for $3 for non-members.
Note: The Wild Side Cafe will be open with a selection of grab-and-go foods, snack and drinks.
Cost: $6 ($3 for members); Double Feature - any 2 shows (planetarium and laser) for $10 ($5 members)
NO MEMBER VOUCHERS ACCEPTED
Dates: Second Saturday of every month
Times: Family Fun Show at 8:30pm; Hard Rock at 10pm; Pink Floyd at 11:30pm
Looking for something fun to do on a Saturday night? Well look no further than the incredible laser light shows at the Abbitt Planetarium! We've got an incredible state-of-the-art laser system that splashes brilliant high-color LED laser light all across the entire surface of our dome. It's the most amazing light show you've ever seen! Plus we've got music to suit every taste! We be feature different bands each month, so be sure to check out the latest offering! Want a little astronomy to go with you fun? Visit the Star Party and look through a telescope before coming in.
Note: The Wild Side Cafe will be open with a selection of grab-and-go foods, snack and drinks.
Cost: Evening planetarium programs are $6 ($3 for members)
NO MEMBER VOUCHERS ACCEPTED
December 17, 2011: Star of Wonder: Mystery of the Christmas Star 6:30 p.m., Laser Holidays 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.
February 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/Time TBA
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 8, 2012: Star of Wonder: Mystery of the Christmas Star 6:30 p.m.