Star Gazing and Laser Shows AND Meteor Night Activities!

When the sun goes down, the night sky lights up at the Virginia Living Museum!
Join us after hours for stargazing through high-powered telescopes and an unforgettable lineup of laser light shows in the Abbitt Planetarium. Whether you’re here to explore the constellations or rock out to a sky-synced soundtrack, there’s something for everyone.

Stargazing:
As the sky darkens, our astronomy experts guide you through Virginia’s night sky—spot planets, star clusters, and seasonal constellations from our observation deck.

Telescopes either in Abbitt Observatory or Conservation Garden depending on weather forecast.

Planetarium Show:
6:00pm Virginia Skies – A live, guided tour of the current night sky

Laser Shows:
7:00pm iPop
8:30pm Laser Pink Floyd: The Vision Bell
10pm Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon

Meteor Day Activities in Planetarium Lobby:
Touch a Real Meteorite
Bowling for Dinosaurs
Meteorite or Wrong

Perfect for date nights, family adventures, or a unique night out with friends. Tickets are limited—book early for your favorite show.

You may also like the following events from Virginia Living Museum:

• This Friday, 18th July, 06:00 pm, Pajama Jam - Under the Sea in Newport News
• This Saturday, 19th July, 09:00 am, Turtle Census: A Community Science Project in Newport News
• This Saturday, 19th July, 10:30 am, T. rex Trek in Newport News

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Newport News.