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Fish Feeding
The Zula Patrol: Down to Earth The Zula Patrol try to stop Deleria from polluting the Earth of the past while learning about the structure and history of the planet.
Journey to Mars Prepare for a close approach of Mars in summer 2018 and explore NASA’s plans for getting humans to Mars in this century.
Otter Enrichment Enrichment activities are designed to elicit natural behaviors: to encourage the animals to forage and work for their food, patrol their territory on the lookout for other animals, and just be more active in general.
Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? This planetarium show explores the extinction of the dinosaurs and how an asteroid impact could have been involved. More Information
Chesapeake Bay Tank Feeding
Summer Observatory Programs In the Virginia Living Museum’s Abbitt Observatory, we safely view the heavens with a variety of instruments. We offer daytime observations of the Sun, as well as periodic nighttime views of the stars, planets, nebulae, galaxies and other celestial wonders. Summer Observatory viewing is dependent on weather: If the sky is clear: the observatory is open from 2-3pm for solar viewing. If the sky is cloudy: the observatory is open from 2-3pm. Tour the observatory and learn about how we view the Sun. If it is raining or very wet: the observatory is closed. Join us at the How Life Survives Discovery Center on the upper level and take part in a UV Protection activity at 2pm.
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.
Endangered Encounter This is your chance to meet up close and personal the museum’s federal and state endangered and threatened species. From Sturgeon to Sea Turtle to Red Wolf to the comeback story of the majestic Bald Eagle, this special tour explores the status of these fragile creatures and their future survival. Led by Curatorial Director, George Mathews, you will tour throughout the museum and behind the scenes to see how these at risk animals live, and why they are protected. Your tour will bring you to see many of the following protected animals: Loggerhead sea turtle Wood turtle Bald Eagle Red Wolf Blackbanded sunfish Roanoke logperch Shortnose sturgeon Barking treefrog Eastern tiger salamander Eastern glass lizard Eastern chicken turtle Note: Wear comfortable shoes. Be prepared for extended walking. Tours last 45 minutes. Cost: $12 VLM members, $14 non-members (plus museum admission, which is required). Maximum on tour: 12 guests Age: 4 and above For ticket information click HERE.
Scuba Program
Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? This planetarium show explores the extinction of the dinosaurs and how an asteroid impact could have been involved. More Information
The Zula Patrol: Down to Earth The Zula Patrol try to stop Deleria from polluting the Earth of the past while learning about the structure and history of the planet.
Laser Retro A mix of music from the 80s.