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Stargazing/Laser Evenings

Stargazing

The Virginia Living Museum offers free stargazing beginning at sunset on the second Saturday of every month. Stargazing is weather dependent. Several telescopes are set up on the grounds and staff astronomers are available to help visitors identify objects in the night sky.

NOTE: The evening also includes a planetarium program and several laser shows. Shows are $5 for VLM members, $8 for non-members.


Laser Nights

Looking for some Saturday night fun? Start with a planetarium program. Then experience a sensory extravaganza as laser shows provide music to both the eyes and ears every second Saturday of the month. The museum has an incredible laser system that splashes brilliant high-color LED laser light all across the entire surface of the dome. It’s the most amazing light show you’ve ever seen! Plus, there’s music to suit every taste. Different bands are featured every month.

Cost: Members $5, non-members $8 per show.


2024

April 13: Stargazing Night

Cost: Members $5, non-members $8 per show.

At 5:15 pm, delve into the secrets of the cosmos with a free gravitational waves science program presented by Christopher Newport University (CNU) Physics Department Gravitational Wave Group. Dive deep into the mysteries of the cosmos as we explore gravitational waves, their detection, and the invaluable insights they offer. The free science show will take place in Classroom 3 and 4, welcoming everyone to participate.

Following the presentation, unleash your inner scientist with hands-on activities suitable for both kids and adults. Delve into interactive experiments and discover the wonders of science firsthand.

Virginia Skies

Time: 6:00pm

A live guided tour of the current evening sky with a staff astronomer.

Recommended for all ages.

 

Virginia Skies tickets

iPop

Time: 7:00pm

An incredible mix of music from the first iTunes generation, all set with awesome laser imagery. Ages 6 and up.

Show Playlist

  • Baby by Justin Bieber
  • All the Way Up by Emily Osment
  • Naturally by Selena Gomez
  • I Can’t Be Tamed by Miley Cyrus
  • ABC by The Jackson 5
  • Telephone by Lady Gaga
  • TRON: Legacy


  • Halfway There by Big Time Rush
  • Freak the Freak Out by Victoria Justice
  • Masquerade by Ashley Tisdale
  • I Got a Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas
  • Rocketeer by Far East Movement
  • Firework by Katy Perry

iPop tickets

Laser Bowie

Time: 8:30pm

The glam. The rock. The artistry. The lasers. Experience it all with this melding of the music of David Bowie and laser animations. Recommended for ages 15 and up.

  • Space Oddity
  • Changes
  • Ashes To Ashes
  • Blue Jean
  • Rebel Rebel
  • Life On Mars


  • Modern Love
  • Fame
  • Let’s Dance
  • Fashion
  • Ziggy Stardust
  • Suffragette City

Laser Bowie tickets

Dark Side of the Moon

Time: 10pm

Recommended: ages 15 and above

From the very beginning of lasers, this album has represented the ultimate in laser show experiences. And it’s still true today. Join us for the seminal laser show experience with one of the most incredible albums of all time. Considered by many critics to be the album that brought the commercial breakthrough to Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon offers a mixture of psychedelic, rock and jazz sounds. Its sonic backdrops and atmospheric soundscapes combined with a unique assortment of sound effects yield an emotional resonance. When accompanied by a diverse and unusual display of laser art, the overall feel is a dramatic and haunting atmosphere.

Some of these songs contain lyrics some parents may find objectionable. Please be aware that volume levels during our Pink Floyd program will be high and the imagery can be intense.

Show Playlist

  • Speak to Me
  • Breathe
  • On the Run
  • Time
  • The Great Gig in the Sky


  • Money
  • Us and Them
  • Any Colour You Like
  • Brain Damage
  • Eclipse

Dark Side of the Moon tickets

Warning: Please be advised that laser shows contain bright, sometimes flashing lights and loud music. This experience is not recommended for guests who are highly sensitive to light and noise.