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Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm

A jungle adventurer uses his magical camera to take the audience on a safari to the major features of the Solar System. The sun, Moon and eight planets all come to life, as well as the dwarf planet Pluto, who explains its current status. 35 minutes

Daily at 2:00 pm.

Thursday, January 3, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm

A jungle adventurer uses his magical camera to take the audience on a safari to the major features of the Solar System. The sun, Moon and eight planets all come to life, as well as the dwarf planet Pluto, who explains its current status. 35 minutes

Daily at 2:00 pm.

Friday, January 4, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm

A jungle adventurer uses his magical camera to take the audience on a safari to the major features of the Solar System. The sun, Moon and eight planets all come to life, as well as the dwarf planet Pluto, who explains its current status. 35 minutes

Daily at 2:00 pm.

Saturday, January 5, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm

A young star goes on a quest through the universe to find a family of planets and learn his special name. Along the way he learns about the different features of the universe, including planets, stars, clusters and galaxies.  35 minutes

Start: 3:00 pm

The planetarium operator takes the audience on a live tour of the night sky, finding the prominent stars, constellations, and planets visible tonight. Current astronomical events are also presented. 30-40 minutes

Sunday, January 6, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm

A young star goes on a quest through the universe to find a family of planets and learn his special name. Along the way he learns about the different features of the universe, including planets, stars, clusters and galaxies.  35 minutes

Start: 3:00 pm

The planetarium operator takes the audience on a live tour of the night sky, finding the prominent stars, constellations, and planets visible tonight. Current astronomical events are also presented. 30-40 minutes

Monday, January 7, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm

A jungle adventurer uses his magical camera to take the audience on a safari to the major features of the Solar System. The sun, Moon and eight planets all come to life, as well as the dwarf planet Pluto, who explains its current status. 35 minutes

Daily at 2:00 pm.

Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm

A jungle adventurer uses his magical camera to take the audience on a safari to the major features of the Solar System. The sun, Moon and eight planets all come to life, as well as the dwarf planet Pluto, who explains its current status. 35 minutes

Daily at 2:00 pm.

Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm

A jungle adventurer uses his magical camera to take the audience on a safari to the major features of the Solar System. The sun, Moon and eight planets all come to life, as well as the dwarf planet Pluto, who explains its current status. 35 minutes

Daily at 2:00 pm.

Thursday, January 10, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm

A jungle adventurer uses his magical camera to take the audience on a safari to the major features of the Solar System. The sun, Moon and eight planets all come to life, as well as the dwarf planet Pluto, who explains its current status. 35 minutes

Daily at 2:00 pm.

Friday, January 11, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm

A jungle adventurer uses his magical camera to take the audience on a safari to the major features of the Solar System. The sun, Moon and eight planets all come to life, as well as the dwarf planet Pluto, who explains its current status. 35 minutes

Daily at 2:00 pm.

Saturday, January 12, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm

A young star goes on a quest through the universe to find a family of planets and learn his special name. Along the way he learns about the different features of the universe, including planets, stars, clusters and galaxies.  35 minutes

Start: 3:00 pm

The planetarium operator takes the audience on a live tour of the night sky, finding the prominent stars, constellations, and planets visible tonight. Current astronomical events are also presented. 30-40 minutes

Sunday, January 13, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm

A young star goes on a quest through the universe to find a family of planets and learn his special name. Along the way he learns about the different features of the universe, including planets, stars, clusters and galaxies. 35 minutes

Start: 3:00 pm

The planetarium operator takes the audience on a live tour of the night sky, finding the prominent stars, constellations, and planets visible tonight. Current astronomical events are also presented. 30-40 minutes

Monday, January 14, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm

A jungle adventurer uses his magical camera to take the audience on a safari to the major features of the Solar System. The sun, Moon and eight planets all come to life, as well as the dwarf planet Pluto, who explains its current status. 35 minutes

Daily at 2:00 pm.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:45 pm

Famous explorers from across history tell the story of their voyages and discoveries in their own words. From China, to America, Antarctica and even a future voyage to Mars, visitors will hear the personal hardships and triumphs of exploration. 45 minutes

SHOWTIMES: Daily at 2:00 p.m.

Start: 2:00 pm

A jungle adventurer uses his magical camera to take the audience on a safari to the major features of the Solar System. The sun, Moon and eight planets all come to life, as well as the dwarf planet Pluto, who explains its current status. 35 minutes

Daily at 2:00 pm.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm

A jungle adventurer uses his magical camera to take the audience on a safari to the major features of the Solar System. The sun, Moon and eight planets all come to life, as well as the dwarf planet Pluto, who explains its current status. 35 minutes

Daily at 2:00 pm.

Thursday, January 17, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm

A jungle adventurer uses his magical camera to take the audience on a safari to the major features of the Solar System. The sun, Moon and eight planets all come to life, as well as the dwarf planet Pluto, who explains its current status. 35 minutes

Daily at 2:00 pm.

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:45 pm

Famous explorers from across history tell the story of their voyages and discoveries in their own words. From China, to America, Antarctica and even a future voyage to Mars, visitors will hear the personal hardships and triumphs of exploration. 45 minutes

SHOWTIMES: Daily at 2:00 p.m.

Friday, January 18, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm

A jungle adventurer uses his magical camera to take the audience on a safari to the major features of the Solar System. The sun, Moon and eight planets all come to life, as well as the dwarf planet Pluto, who explains its current status. 35 minutes

Daily at 2:00 pm.

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:45 pm

Famous explorers from across history tell the story of their voyages and discoveries in their own words. From China, to America, Antarctica and even a future voyage to Mars, visitors will hear the personal hardships and triumphs of exploration. 45 minutes

SHOWTIMES: Daily at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 19, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 6:00 pm

The Public Museum's annual Ethnic Heritage Festival on January 19, 2008 will celebrate the opening of the long-anticipated permanent exhibition, Newcomers: The People of This Place. Newcomers is the last permanent exhibition to be added to the Van Andel Museum Center.

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:45 pm

Famous explorers from across history tell the story of their voyages and discoveries in their own words. From China, to America, Antarctica and even a future voyage to Mars, visitors will hear the personal hardships and triumphs of exploration. 45 minutes

SHOWTIMES: Daily at 2:00 p.m.

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm

This presentation looks at "sky stories" from a cultural perspective and runs in conjunction with the opeing of of the Museum's new permanent exhibit, Newcomers: The People of This Place.

Sunday, January 20, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm

A young star goes on a quest through the universe to find a family of planets and learn his special name. Along the way he learns about the different features of the universe, including planets, stars, clusters and galaxies. 35 minutes

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:45 pm

Famous explorers from across history tell the story of their voyages and discoveries in their own words. From China, to America, Antarctica and even a future voyage to Mars, visitors will hear the personal hardships and triumphs of exploration. 45 minutes

SHOWTIMES: Daily at 2:00 p.m.

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm

This presentation looks at "sky stories" from a cultural perspective and runs in conjunction with the opeing of of the Museum's new permanent exhibit, Newcomers: The People of This Place.

Start: 3:00 pm

The planetarium operator takes the audience on a live tour of the night sky, finding the prominent stars, constellations, and planets visible tonight. Current astronomical events are also presented. 30-40 minutes

Monday, January 21, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:45 pm

Famous explorers from across history tell the story of their voyages and discoveries in their own words. From China, to America, Antarctica and even a future voyage to Mars, visitors will hear the personal hardships and triumphs of exploration. 45 minutes

SHOWTIMES: Daily at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:45 pm

Famous explorers from across history tell the story of their voyages and discoveries in their own words. From China, to America, Antarctica and even a future voyage to Mars, visitors will hear the personal hardships and triumphs of exploration. 45 minutes

SHOWTIMES: Daily at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:45 pm

Famous explorers from across history tell the story of their voyages and discoveries in their own words. From China, to America, Antarctica and even a future voyage to Mars, visitors will hear the personal hardships and triumphs of exploration. 45 minutes

SHOWTIMES: Daily at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 24, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:45 pm

Famous explorers from across history tell the story of their voyages and discoveries in their own words. From China, to America, Antarctica and even a future voyage to Mars, visitors will hear the personal hardships and triumphs of exploration. 45 minutes

SHOWTIMES: Daily at 2:00 p.m.

Friday, January 25, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:45 pm

Famous explorers from across history tell the story of their voyages and discoveries in their own words. From China, to America, Antarctica and even a future voyage to Mars, visitors will hear the personal hardships and triumphs of exploration. 45 minutes

SHOWTIMES: Daily at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 26, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm

A young star goes on a quest through the universe to find a family of planets and learn his special name. Along the way he learns about the different features of the universe, including planets, stars, clusters and galaxies. 35 minutes

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:45 pm

Famous explorers from across history tell the story of their voyages and discoveries in their own words. From China, to America, Antarctica and even a future voyage to Mars, visitors will hear the personal hardships and triumphs of exploration. 45 minutes

SHOWTIMES: Daily at 2:00 p.m.

Start: 3:00 pm

The planetarium operator takes the audience on a live tour of the night sky, finding the prominent stars, constellations, and planets visible tonight. Current astronomical events are also presented. 30-40 minutes

Sunday, January 27, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm

A young star goes on a quest through the universe to find a family of planets and learn his special name. Along the way he learns about the different features of the universe, including planets, stars, clusters and galaxies. 35 minutes

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:45 pm

Famous explorers from across history tell the story of their voyages and discoveries in their own words. From China, to America, Antarctica and even a future voyage to Mars, visitors will hear the personal hardships and triumphs of exploration. 45 minutes

SHOWTIMES: Daily at 2:00 p.m.

Start: 3:00 pm

The planetarium operator takes the audience on a live tour of the night sky, finding the prominent stars, constellations, and planets visible tonight. Current astronomical events are also presented. 30-40 minutes

Monday, January 28, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:45 pm

Famous explorers from across history tell the story of their voyages and discoveries in their own words. From China, to America, Antarctica and even a future voyage to Mars, visitors will hear the personal hardships and triumphs of exploration. 45 minutes

SHOWTIMES: Daily at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:45 pm

Famous explorers from across history tell the story of their voyages and discoveries in their own words. From China, to America, Antarctica and even a future voyage to Mars, visitors will hear the personal hardships and triumphs of exploration. 45 minutes

SHOWTIMES: Daily at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:45 pm

Famous explorers from across history tell the story of their voyages and discoveries in their own words. From China, to America, Antarctica and even a future voyage to Mars, visitors will hear the personal hardships and triumphs of exploration. 45 minutes

SHOWTIMES: Daily at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 31, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:45 pm

Famous explorers from across history tell the story of their voyages and discoveries in their own words. From China, to America, Antarctica and even a future voyage to Mars, visitors will hear the personal hardships and triumphs of exploration. 45 minutes

SHOWTIMES: Daily at 2:00 p.m.

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