The human body is a remarkable example of engineering. This entertaining presentation in the Virginia Living Museum's Tuesday Evening Seminar series features a basic introduction to the major body systems, with a brief and understandable explanation of key human anatomy and physiology concepts. For ages 18 and up. 6-7:30 p.m. $5 VLM members, $7 nonmembers. Register online or at 757-595-9135. 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News.
The Virginia Living Museum offers free sky observing, beginning at sunset on the second Saturday of every month. (Star gazing is weather dependent.) Also part of the evening are these planetarium programs: "Microcosm" at 5:30 p.m. and "Virginia Skies" at 7:30. And, experience a sensory extravaganza as the planetarium's state-of-the-art LED laser shows provide music to both the eyes and ears. This month: "Laser Pop" at 6:30, "Laser Vinyl" at 8:30, "Pink Floyd's The Wall" at 10 and "The Vision Bell" at 11:30. $6 for each planetarium show, or $10 for two. The Wild Side Cafe is open 6 to 9 p.m.
"Bodies Revealed" is an amazing look into the human body and its systems: skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine and circulatory. Celebrate the wonder of the human form in this must-see limited engagement at the Virginia Living Museum. This striking exhibition showcases real human bodies, dissected and preserved through a revolutionary process allowing visitors to see themselves in a fascinating way, like never before. Created by Premier Exhibitions, Inc. This exhibit, running May 25-Sept. 2 at the Virginia Living Museum, will have special evening hours June 8, 6-8 p.m. Evening admission $15 adults, $12 children 3-12. 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News.
When: Today until Mon, Sep 2, 2013
| 11:30 AM to 3:15 PM
Where: Virginia Living Museum
Cost:$4 in addition to museum admission
Did you ever wonder what happens inside your body when you get the flu? Ever wished you could watch the workings of your immune system? Enter the world of the extraordinarily tiny in this Virginia Living Museum planetarium show as it send you deep inside the body of a woman infected with a dangerous virus. Join the crew of the miniaturized medical submarine that must destroy the interior invaders - before it's too late. For ages 8 and up. Shows daily at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. $4; museum admssion also required. 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News.
When: Today until Mon, Sep 2, 2013
| 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM
Where: Virginia Living Museum
Cost:$4 in addition to museum admission
Abraham Lincoln is synonymous with honesty and forthrightness. But before he was president, he was a simple country lawyer. In his most famous case, he defended a man against accusations of murder using "facts" found in an almanac. For over a hundred years scientists and historians have been asking one question...did Lincoln falsify the document that set his client free? Did "Honest Abe"...lie? Explore the mystery in this fascinating Virginia Living Museum planetarium program. For ages 8 and up. $4; museum admission also required.
524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News.
When: Today until Mon, Sep 2, 2013
| 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Virginia Living Museum
Cost:$26 adults, $20 children 3-12
"Bodies Revealed" is an amazing look into the human body and its systems: skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine and circulatory. Celebrate the wonder of the human form in this must-see limited engagement at the Virginia Living Museum.
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