Behind the Scenes - Horticulture Tours

ATTENTION VLM MEMBERS:

To receive your member discount, first register/sign-in at the upper right corner of the page with the email attached to your membership. Member rate will appear at the time of check out.

This ticket does not include museum admission. 

This program will be taking place outdoors and is weather dependent. 

Behind the Scenes - Cold Blooded Encounters

ATTENTION VLM MEMBERS:

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This ticket does not include museum admission. 

This program is one hour walking tour, please wear weather appropriate attire.

Zula Patrol: Under The Weather

Virginia Skies

  • TIMED ADMISSION TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. To purchase Timed Daily Admission tickets, add the Planetarium Tickets to your cart and return to TIMED ADMISSION TICKETS to complete your purchase.
  • Please ensure your Planetarium Tickets and Timed Admission Tickets are for the same date and the planetarium show is during a time you will be at the museum.
  • To receive the member discount, please click "Sign in" or "Register" in the upper right corner of the page. Discount will appear when you check out.
  • Call reservations 757-595-9135 or email reservations@thevlm.org if you have any questions.

iPop (Evening)

Spirit of America

  • TIMED ADMISSION TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. To purchase Timed Daily Admission tickets, add the Planetarium Tickets to your cart and return to TIMED ADMISSION TICKETS to complete your purchase.
  • Please ensure your Planetarium Tickets and Timed Admission Tickets are for the same date and the planetarium show is during a time you will be at the museum.
  • To receive the member discount, please click "Sign in" or "Register" in the upper right corner of the page. Discount will appear when you check out.
  • Call reservations 757-595-9135 or email reservations@thevlm.org if you have any questions.

Virginia Skies (Evening)

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Laser Zeppelin (Evening)

Tickets are nonrefundable.  

   

Laser Floyd: The Vision Bell (Evening)

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Spirit of America (Evening)

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The Wall (Evening)

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Dark Side of the Moon (Evening)

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Laser U2 (Evening)

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Zula Patrol: Down to Earth

Legends of the Night Sky: Orion

Non-Member pricing includes General Admission to the Museum.

For questions or concerns, please contact the Reservations Office at 757-595-9135 or Reservations@thevlm.org. 

Beyond the Night

Summer Camp: Pre-K 2025

Five day camp for children 4 and up.

Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Please bring your own snacks. 

Please read our Late Pick-Up Policy and agree below: Late Pick-Up Policy.

Please read our Photo Release Policy and agree below: Photo Release Policy.

To receive member discount, please click "Sign in" or "Register" in the upper right corner of the page.  Discount will appear when you check out.

If you have questions, please email reservations@thevlm.org or call the Reservations Office at 757-534-7410.  Thank you!

Behind the Scenes: Training & Enrichment Experience

ATTENTION VLM MEMBERS:

To receive your member discount, first register/sign-in at the upper right corner of the page with the email attached to your membership. Member rate will appear at the time of check out.

This ticket does not include museum admission. 

Recommended for ages 6 and up. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Wear comfortable shoes; tour may involve a short walk on the Outdoor Trail depending on the weather. Note that the tour will begin near a diet prep area where carnivore food such as meat, mice, and fish may be being prepared.

Laser Taylor Swift

Homeschool Days

Everyone attending must register in one registration. Class price includes Museum admission. You may cancel up to one week before the class unless otherwise stated, and receive a refund less a $10 handling fee. After that time, no refunds can be made.

To receive Member Discount, please "sign in" or "register" with the email attached to your membership. You may find these buttons in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Discount will appear at check out. 

Programs are subjected to cancellation if classes do not meet the minimum capacity needed to run. You will be notified and refunded if a cancellation occurs. 

Naturally Speaking Event

"Naturally Speaking" Speaker Series 

Adult Education Series.  The program is free but we ask you to RSVP so we know to expect you and can prepare appropriately.  Thank you!  

Doors open at 6:00 pm.  Speaker will begin at 6:30 pm.  Cash wine/beer bar will be offered.

If you have any questions, please contact the Reservations Office at 757-534-7410, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4:30 pm or by email - reservations@thevlm.org. 

Summer Day Camp: Grade 6-11

Five day camp learning for K-1 children.

Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Please bring your own snack and lunch.

Please read our Late Pick-Up Policy and agree below: Late Pick-Up Policy.

Please read our Photo Release Policy and agree below: Photo Release Policy.

To receive member discount, please click "Sign in" or "Register" in the upper right corner of the page.  Discount will appear when you check out.

If you have questions, please email reservations@thevlm.org or call the Reservations Office at 757-595-9135.  Thank you!

Laser Taylor Swift - Daytime

Public Ambassador Animal Encounters

ATTENTION VLM MEMBERS:

To receive your member discount, first register/sign-in at the upper right corner of the page with the email attached to your membership. Member rate will appear at the time of check out.

This ticket does not include museum admission. 

Summer Camp: Grade K-5 2025

Five day camp learning for K-1 children.

Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Please bring your own snack and lunch.

Please read our Late Pick-Up Policy and agree below: Late Pick-Up Policy.

Please read our Photo Release Policy and agree below: Photo Release Policy.

To receive member discount, please click "Sign in" or "Register" in the upper right corner of the page.  Discount will appear when you check out.

If you have questions, please email reservations@thevlm.org or call the Reservations Office at 757-534-7410.  Thank you!

Rush 2112 (Evening)

Killer Queen (Evening)

Impact!

  • TIMED ADMISSION TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. To purchase Timed Daily Admission tickets, add the Planetarium Tickets to your cart and return to TIMED ADMISSION TICKETS to complete your purchase.
  • Please ensure your Planetarium Tickets and Timed Admission Tickets are for the same date and the planetarium show is during a time you will be at the museum.
  • To receive the member discount, please click "Sign in" or "Register" in the upper right corner of the page. Discount will appear when you check out.
  • Call reservations 757-595-9135 or email reservations@thevlm.org if you have any questions.

Early Learners

Chaperones must attend with a child. This event is for children ages 3-5. Children 2 & under are allowed to accompany the participating child and chaperone. However, if they wish to participate in the programming a ticket must be purchased.

To receive Member Discount, please "sign in" or "register" with the email attached to your membership. You may find these buttons in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Discount will appear at check out.

Family Camp-ins

Overnight program is for children (ages 6-17) and must be accompanied by a responsible adult.  No children under the age of 6 may attend.  Please purchase the adult ticket while purchasing tickets for the children. 

To receive member discount, please click on "Register" or "Sign in" (with the email listed in your membership record) located in the upper right corner of the page. The member discount will appear when you checkout.  

For questions, please contact the Reservations Office at 757-595-9135, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4:30 pm. 

Turtle Census

 

Participants must be 12. Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear weather appropriate attire, this event will take place outside. Gloves will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle.

You will be handling wild turtles during this event. By purchasing tickets, you are assuming all risks. 

Photos will be taken at this event and may be used for promotional material.

To receive member discount, please click "Sign in" or "Register" in the upper right corner of the page. Discount will appear at check out after program is added to cart.

Timed Admission Tickets

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Member rate will appear at the time of check out.
 
If you have more than 5 people registered on your Family Level Membership, please reserve your tickets at the Front Desk to receive your discount.
 

Thank you, we look forward to seeing you soon!

 

Mother's Day Gift Package

ATTENTION VLM MEMBERS:

To receive your member discount, first register/sign-in at the upper right corner of the page with the email attached to your membership. Member rate will appear at the time of check out.

This ticket does not include museum admission. 

This ticket can be redeemed either May 10 or 11 during the Museum Plant Sale.

Tea With a Teacher

Ready Player One (Evening)

Oasis in Space

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