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Virginia Living Museum December calendar

November 27, 2016

Virginia Living Museum December calendar

 

 

Now until Dec. 23 Wild Gifts for the Holidays

The Virginia Living Museum’s Wild Things Museum Store introduces “Wild Gifts for the Holidays,” a collection of unusual and affordable nature-related items for all ages, including eco-friendly clothing, plush toys, and stationery. Favorites include easy reader books, learning games, socks and hoodies, cuddly stuffed animals, home decor and hand-made jewelry - all themed to reflect Virginia’s native wildlife. Many items are unique, being created especially for the museum. All proceeds benefit the Virginia Living Museum.

 

Nov. 23 - Dec. 31 Star of Wonder: Mystery of the Christmas Star

Experience the journey of the Magi around you in the Virginia Living Museum’s state-of-the-art digital planetarium theater! Since 1965, the museum has journeyed in the footsteps of the magi. Over the years, the scientific thinking has changed, archeology has revealed new clues, and our understanding of who the magi might actually have 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. Days and times vary. $4 in addition to museum admission. Detailed schedule at thevlm.org. The museum is closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 24 and 25.

 

Nov. 23 - Dec. 31 Laser Holidays

Get into the holiday spirit with the music of the season and dazzling laser effects! Featuring classic holiday favorites like Burl Ives’ “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” modern hits like Randy Travis’ “Jingle Bell Rock,” and unique reimaginings of timeless songs like Enya’s beautiful “Oiche Chiun (Silent Night),” this delightful program is fun for the whole family. It’s an animated Christmas light display like no other you’ve ever seen! Recommended for ages 6 and above. Days and times vary. $4 in addition to museum admission. Detailed schedule at thevlm.org. The museum is closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 24 and 25.

  

Dec. 10 Star Party/Laser Light Shows
Free observing begins at sunset at the Virginia Living Museum. Enjoy “Star of Wonder: Mystery of the Christmas Star” at 6:30 p.m. and a tour of the current night sky in “Virginia Skies” at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the state-of-the-art laser system that splashes brilliant high-color LED laser light all across the entire surface of the planetarium dome. “Laser Holidays” at 8:30 p.m. pairs music of the season with dazzling laser effects. The sixties are back, and they are as psychedelic as ever in “Laser Doors” at 10 p.m. “Dark Side of the Moon” at 11:30 p.m. is the ultimate laser experience. Shows $6 each. The Wild Side Café is open.

 

Dec. 13 Homeschool Morning

The Virginia Living Museum offers homeschool students ages K through grade 12 a morning of fun and engaging programs that highlight important natural and space science concepts. Four programs are available for grades K-12. An environmental science lab, exploring with the microscope, is available for grades 6-12. All programs are curriculum and grade-level targeted and taught by the museum’s professional educators. All programs include a self-guided visit of museum exhibits and are offered at a discount to homeschool families. Admission is $12 for adults accompanying homeschool students. For homeschool students taking the self-guided visit with no programs, admission is $7; classroom programs are $9.75 per child, the lab is $11.75 per child. Parents may accompany children into the programs at no additional charge. Register by Dec. 11 at 757-595-9135 or thevlm.org. Time: 9 a.m.-noon, the museum is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

 

Dec. 17 Story Time

The third Saturday of the month is story time at the Virginia Living Museum. Hear a nature-related story. 10 a.m. Included in museum admission.

 

Dec. 17 Holiday Evening in the Planetarium

Experience the journey of the Magi around you in the Virginia Living Museum’s “Star of Wonder: Mystery of the Christmas Star.” Presented since 1965, 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. Get into the holiday spirit with the music of the season and dazzling laser effects in “Laser Holidays” Featuring classic holiday favorites like Burl Ives’ “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” modern hits like Randy Travis’ “Jingle Bell Rock,” and unique reimaginings of timeless songs like Enya’s beautiful “Oiche Chiun (Silent Night),” this delightful program is fun for the whole family. It’s an animated Christmas light display like no other you’ve ever seen! See “Star of Wonder” at 5:30 p.m. and “Laser Holidays” at 6:30 p.m. Shows $3 for VLM members, $6 for non-members.

 

Dec. 24, 25 Museum closed

Dec. 31 Noon Year’s Eve 
The whole family can enjoy this daytime space-themed New Year’s celebration at the Virginia Living Museum. Come dressed for your space adventure, meet costumed characters from your favorite galactic movies and enjoy a variety of fun, spacey activities. You’ll also meet all kinds of earthly animals from the Teeny Tiny Farm. Count down to the New Year at noon. Included in museum admission. Special activities 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.


 

Virginia Living Museum 
524 J. Clyde Morris, Blvd.
Newport News (I-64 Exit 258-A)
757-595-1900
www.thevlm.org

Museum admission: $20 adults, $15 children (3-12), ages 2 and under free. Planetarium programs $4 in addition to museum admission.