Stream table

January 26 through May 4, 2008

Where does a chipmunk sleep? What does an eagle feed its young? How do mother bats find their babies in a cave? In "Animal Secrets," children 3 through 8 learn the answers to these questions as they explore the hidden habitats and secret lives of forest animals. Using imaginative role-play and hands-on activities, children discover nature from an animal's point of view in naturalistic environments, including a stream, meadow, woodland, cave and naturalists' tent.

"Animal Secrets" was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland, Oregon. The exhibit was made possible with funds provided by the National Science Foundation. Additional support provided by the Collins Foundation and Meyer Memorial Trust.

Adults $13.00, children (3-12) $10.00, 2 and under free.

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Dino photo op

May 24 through September 1, 2008

Stomping, roaring, robotic dinosaurs come alive at the Virginia Living Museum with an all-new exciting exhibit from Kokoro, the inventor of robotic dinosaurs. Tremble at a growling, 12-foot-tall Albertosaurus. Then watch three dinosaur mothers tend their broods. There's even a nestful of eggs ready to hatch. Kokoro's dinosaur exhibits are meant to entertain and educate, to fulfill the fascination children have as they shudder with excitement at the majesty of these creatures.

See 20 half to full-size creatures depicted in dramatic vignettes that portray the life of the dinosaurs, all based on paleontological discoveries.

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Kokoro dinosaurs don't just look like dinosaurs, they behave like dinosaurs. Motion is amazingly fluid and lifelike and beautifully complex. Walking, feeding, roaring, fighting, hatching and caring for their young - Kokoro models act and interact with captivating realism. They turn the clock back millions of years to recreate the whole Mesozoic and Cenozoic worlds.

Adults $15.00, children (3-12) $12.00, 2 and under free.

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Dinosaur puppets

June 28 through August 10, 2008

Imagine the bones and fossils of ancient dinosaurs could come back to life - what stories they might tell. Well, here's no need to imagine any more as Rainbow Puppet Productions presents "The Really BIG Dinosaur Show." Through original songs and the use of over 20 giant puppets, the time of the dinosaurs appears on stage. The program features an eight-foot-tall T-Rex and another dinosaur that's over 16 feet long. (It's not called "The Really Big Dinosaur Show" for nothing!)

There will be lots of audience participation and children will be brought on stage to help operate some of the dinosaur puppets.

The program was created by the same team that produced "The Amazing Adventures of Chessie the Manatee." The original music and script is by David Messick. Giant puppets were created by Frank Lakus of Tampa, Florida as well as Virginia artists Laura Huff, Helen Spaetzel, Christine Frank, and Kathie Davis.

Times: Monday through Friday at 1 and 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 1, 2 and 3 p.m.

Adults $15.00, children (3-12) $12.00, 2 and under free.
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October 4 through December 31, 2008

Whales compose, bullfrogs chorus, songbirds greet the dawn, and people everywhere sing and dance. What do we all have in common? "Wild Music" explores evidence for the biological origins of music through highly interactive exhibits and exceptional sound experiences. With its multicultural content and attention to accessbility, "Wild Music" appeals to diverse, intergenerational audiences.

Experience the sounds and songs of life. How do animals make sound? Investigate unique sounds from birds, mammals and insects, and how they have influenced music. How does sound work? Play with vibrations and frequencies, and test your hearing. Build your own soundscape, explore and contribute to a map of sounds, and learn what makes up a soundscape. Learn about current study of sound and how the natural world influences musicians. It's a must-see, must-do, must-HEAR experience!

"Wild Music: Sounds & Songs of Life" is a production of the Science Museum of Minnesota, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and the Association of Science-Technology Centers. Major funding comes from the National Science Foundation, with additional support from Harman Interntional Industries, Inc. and NEC Foundation of America.

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Adults $15.00, children (3-12) $12.00, 2 and under free.
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January 24 through May 3, 2009

Take an interactive journey through the hidden world of microbes to uncover a mysterious universe of microscopic organisms: from those that sustain life on Earth to those that theaten our health and even our existence. Experience the unseen world of microbes in a high-tech, visually compelling interactive exhibit that includes computer games, hands-on experiences and dazzling special effects.

The exhibit is sponsored by Pfizer Inc. and produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health. It is sponsored at the VLM by the Riverside Medical Group.

Adults $15.00, children (3-12) $12.00, 2 and under free.
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Amazon Voyage

May 23 through September 7, 2009

Take a voyage on the most biologically diverse river in the world and encounter amazing creatures including notorious piranhas, enormous anacondas, beautiful stingrays, and mysterious pink dolphins. Investigate the scientific, social and economic choices that shape the Amazon's future through the eyes and hands of daring field researchers in this new exhibit from the Miami Museum of Science.

Adults $15.00, children (3-12) $12.00, 2 and under free.
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