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Zula Patrol: Down to Earth While on a routine fossil-hunting expedition, The Zula Patrol turns up evidence that the villainous Deliria Delight has been travelling back in time to Earth’s prehistoric past to illegally dump her company’s toxic trash. The Zula Patrollers must find and catch her, before her actions cause catastrophic consequences. In the process, our heroes learn all about the formation and development of Earth, and the life forms who call it home. There’s even a cameo by everyone’s favorite dinosaur, T. rex! Recommended: ages 8 and under with an adult. Cost: VLM members free, non-members $4 plus Museum admission.
Dinosaur Prophecy Cost: VLM members free, non-members $4 plus Museum admission. Explore how dinosaurs lived and died in this educational planetarium presentation. A staff astronomer will lead you on a voyage back in time. Recline in one of our 70 padded seats in the full dome Abbitt Planetarium. Everyone knows the tale of the sudden and dramatic death of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. But did you know that numerous species of dinosaurs lived, and disappeared, long before the cataclysmic disaster at the end of the Cretaceous period? Journey with us to four different dinosaur digs around the world as we explore how these amazing creatures died… and lived! Recommended: ages 10 and above
Virginia Skies Explore the evening skies above Virginia in this classic planetarium presentation. A staff astronomer will discuss seasonal constellations as well as any planets visible. Additional topics may be explored depending on celestial happenings around the time of your visit. Cost: VLM members free, non-members $4 plus Museum admission.
Turtle Talk & Tour Come along with us & see several of the 24 species of turtles that you can find right here in Virginia. A Herpetologist will accompany you to explore places in the museum that is seldom seen by visitors to get a close encounter of the turtle kind! So book your tickets today to learn more about these terrific reptiles. The tour will include tantalizing facts about snappers, sea turtles & sliders. Tours last 45 minutes. Cost: $10 VLM members, $12 non-members (museum admission is not included and it is required). Age: 3 and above Maximum in Group: 12 guests Buy Now or call 757-595-1900 (Note: Members must show membership card.)
Dinosaur Prophecy Cost: VLM members free, non-members $4 plus Museum admission. Explore how dinosaurs lived and died in this educational planetarium presentation. A staff astronomer will lead you on a voyage back in time. Recline in one of our 70 padded seats in the full dome Abbitt Planetarium. Everyone knows the tale of the sudden and dramatic death of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. But did you know that numerous species of dinosaurs lived, and disappeared, long before the cataclysmic disaster at the end of the Cretaceous period? Journey with us to four different dinosaur digs around the world as we explore how these amazing creatures died… and lived! Recommended: ages 10 and above