50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Celebration
Event Date:
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Event Time:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Event Webpage:
Event Description:
The Virginia Living Museum will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing with a day filled with space science and excitement! Planned activities include:
- Planetarium programs throughout the day, includine Astronaut and A Giant Leap: Exploration Beyond the Moon
- Presentation of our Mercury space suit
- A variety of fun photo opportunities for the family, including Astronaut dress-up, "lunar" footprints, and more!
- Special presentation debunking a common "Moon Landing Hoax" misconception
- Live animal programs featuring critters that have gone to space!
- Grab a "Lunar Lunch" special in the Wild Side Cafe!
- Lots of space-themed goodies for sale at the Wild Things Museum Store!
- Try your hand at training like an astronaut
- Celebrate Apollo 11 with a water rocket launch!
- Make your own rocket to take home!
- Moon-themed story times for the little ones
- And much more fun throughout the museum!
Some activites are weather dependent. All activities included with regular museum admission. For more information on our Apollo 11 Celebration, please contact us at (757) 595-1900.
Event Type:
Educational
Exhibit
Hands-on Activities
Planetarium Show
Telescope Viewing
Open to the General Public?:
Yes
Topic:
Apollo 50th Anniversaries
Mission:
Apollo 11, Apollo Program
Event Location:
Virginia Living Museum
524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Newport News, Virginia 23601United States