Holiday

Saturdays in February at 4:30pm

Cost: Admission free, does not include admission to the Museum.

“Follow the Drinking Gourd” takes us back to the days when freedom was nothing more than a dream for those held in slavery. Some looked for hope to a certain constellation with its bright shining star. The story is a poignant and inspiring tale of one African-American family’s desperate flight to freedom and how they used constellations to guide the way. The program is based on a children’s book, “Follow the Drinking Gourd,” written and illustrated by Jeanette Winter. This production incorporates historical images from the local region, Winter’s original artwork and music by Lovey Williams into a timeless experience that can be enjoyed by all ages.

5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10pm

Cost : VLM members $3, non-members $6

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.

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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

2019 Dates: October 18 and 19 at 8:30pm, October 26 at 6, 7:30 and 9pm

Family-friendly shows at 6:30 and 7:30pm, full shows at 8:30 and 9pm.

Cost: Members $3, Non-members $6

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Dates: November 27 – December 31, 2019 (Museum closed Thanksgiving, December 24 and 25)

Evening shows Nov. 30 and Dec. 21 at 7:30pm and Dec. 14 at 8:30pm.

Time: Days and times vary. Check the calendar.

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!

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2020 Dates: Vary. Check the calendar.

Times: Vary. Check the calendar.

From Randy Travis and James Galway to The Jackson 5 and Burl Ives we’ve got everyone’s favorite holiday classics – and even a few that might just become your favorite!  Celebrate the season with the music and magic of Laser Holidays

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Closed Thanksgiving and December 24 & 25.

Cost daytime shows: VLM members free, non-members $4 plus Museum admission

Cost evening shows: VLM members $3, non-members $6

Dates: November 27 – December 31, 2019 (Museum closed November 28, December 24 and 25)

Evening shows Nov. 30, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21 at 6:30pm.

Times: Vary. Check the calendar.

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.

Our presentation of Star of Wonder: Mystery of the Christmas Star is made possible by E&S Spitz.

Recommended for ages 8 and up

Closed Thanksgiving and December 24 & 25.

Cost daytime shows: VLM members free, non-members $4 plus Museum admission

Cost evening shows: VLM members $3, non-members $6