Holiday Planetarium Shows

For questions on private shows call the Reservations Office at 757-595-9135, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4:30 pm.

Daytime shows cost: VLM members free, non-members $6 plus Museum admission.

Evening shows cost: Non-members $8, members $5. Some evening shows may correspond to larger museum events. Admission to the event may be required for admission to the show.

List of Shows

For questions on private shows call the Reservations Office at 757-595-9135, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4:30 pm.

July 4th Spirit of America Laser Show

Please purchase tickets in advance. This show is likely to sell out.

Join us in the Abbitt Planetarium for a celebration of America. Spirit of America mixes great patriotic music with America-inspired rock & roll and songs that have defined American music. Rock on to great artists like John Fogerty, Garth Brooks, Lee Greenwood and so many, many more.

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

This program made possible by Heck Industries.

Show Playlist

God Bless America by Celine Dion
Hoedown by Aaron Copeland
Centerfield by John Fogerty
Fifties Medley by Various Artists
The Star Spangled Banner by KISS

Evening Shows July 4

Servicemen on Parade by various artists
Standing Outside the Fire by Garth Brooks
Pink Houses by John Cougar Mellencamp
Only in America by Brooks & Dunn
State Medley by Various Artists
God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood

Daytime Shows July 1-4

Holiday Magic

Holiday Magic is a delightful celebration of the holiday season that the whole family will enjoy! Featuring timeless classics and songs from the holiday specials we loved as kids, as well as modern holiday music, this show has something for everyone. Ring in the holiday season with the most amazing light show in town!

Show Playlist

Joy to the World
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Jingle Bell Rock
The March of the Toy Soldiers
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
We Three Kings of Orient Are
Snow Miser
Linus and Lucy

Up on the Housetop
White Christmas
The Russian Dance
Let it Snow
Winter Wonderland
Sleigh Ride
Christmas Eve Sarajevo 12/24

Star of Wonder: Mystery of the Christmas Star

Since 1965, we have journeyed in the footsteps of the Magi, seeking the identity of a mysterious star which foretold the coming of a king. Over the years, the scientific thinking has changed, archaeology has revealed new clues about the lands in which these events took place, and our understanding of who the Magi might have actually been has grown. The show was completely revised in 2008 to offer a truly immersive look at the journey of the Magi while examining the latest clues and seeking once more to understand the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem.

Recommended for ages 8 and up

Fright Light October

It’s a howling good time in the Abbitt Planetarium with this frightfully awesome mix of terror-ific tunes! Wild and weird laser images accompany songs from Black Sabbath, Garbage, The Who and so many more! Come enjoy this laser spook-tacular!

Please note that a selected group of the songs listed here will be played at any given show. Your show’s playlist will be determined by your laserist. For more information, contact us at (757) 595-1900

Cost: Members $3, Non-members $6

Show Playlist