Homeschool days invite homeschoolers and their families for reduced admission and educational programs. Programs are divided by age group and the cost includes museum admission.
Ectotherms
Time: 10:00am-10:45am
Participants: Recommended for ages 6 and up
From the slimy to the scaly, on land and in the sea, cold-blooded creatures are all around us. Come explore the world of ectotherms and find out what makes them so special, while making your own little ectotherm friend to take home.
Child classroom program and museum admission: $10.50 (M)/$15.00 (NM)
Adult museum admission: Free (M)/$18.00 (NM)
Litter Clean up
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Participants: Must be 8 years old and up. Students between the ages of 8-14 must have an adult accompany them.
Help clean up litter at the VLM! We’ll collect data on the trash collected by sorting. Then, meet an animal ambassador and learn about protecting their environment
Child lab program and admission: $12.50 (M)/$17.00 (NM)
Adult museum admission: Free (M)/$18.00 (NM)
Planetarium show – Day and Night
Time: 11:00am-11:30am
Participants: Recommended for ages 5 and up
Discover the importance of Earth’s shadow as a staff astronomer takes you on a journey from Day to Night.
Child planetarium show and museum admission: $10.50 (Member)/$15.00 (Non-Member)
Adult planetarium show and museum admission: Free (Member)/$18.00 (Non-Member)
