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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:35 am

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 Pulto, who explains its current status.

35 minutes, Daily at 11 am through February 15. 

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, February 14, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:35 am

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 Pulto, who explains its current status.

35 minutes, Daily at 11 am through February 15. 

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, February 15, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:35 am

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 Pulto, who explains its current status.

35 minutes, Daily at 11 am through February 15. 

Start: 6:00 pm

What happens at the Museum at night? Do the exhibits come alive? Bring a flashlight, sleeping bag and find out. Participate in fun games, hands-on activities, and view a Planetarium show. Bring along a t-shirt to print to commemorate surviving an overnight at the Museum.

Who: Brownie, Junior, Cadette, and Senior Girl Scouts

Saturday, February 16, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Start: 3:00 pm
End: 3:40 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.

Start: 9:00 pm
End: 9:50 pm

In this all new show, a new lineup of Rush's greatest hits comes to the Chaffee Planetarium.

50 minutes, Saturdays at 9 pm through May 2.

Purchase Tickets

Start: 10:00 pm
End: 10:45 pm

Welcome to the machine! The Pink Floyd's tribute to their former band member, the now deceased Syd Barrett, joins the Chaffee line-up with an array of breathtaking effects. Shine on you crazy diamond!

45 minutes, Saturdays at 10 pm through May 2.

Purchase Tickets

Sunday, February 17, 2008
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the thri

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Start: 3:00 pm
End: 3:40 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.

Monday, February 18, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 11:00 am
End: 3:00 pm

The Voigt House Victorian Museum is open for tours every Tuesday from 11 am - 3 pm and the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 1 - 3 pm.  Group tours are available by advance reservation Monday - Saturday.

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Thursday, February 21, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Friday, February 22, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Saturday, February 23, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 11:00 am
End: 3:00 pm

Adventure Club: MAPPING

Saturday February 23, 11 am - 3 pm

Free with General Admission

10 am - 3 pm

Engineering Week Public Demonstrations - Third Floor

Fun hands-on engineering activities including Robotics and Electronics, Bridge Building, Design Concepts, Tunnel and Dam Building

Start: 11:00 am

Members of the American Society of Civil Engineers Grand Rapids Chapter will demonstrate and provide hands on opportunities in the areas of robotics, electronics, bridge construction, tunnel-making and water treatment. Covered in part or completely will be Skill Builder #2, Technology #1, #2, and #4, and Career Exploration #1, #2, and #4.

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Start: 3:00 pm
End: 3:40 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.

Start: 9:00 pm
End: 9:50 pm

In this all new show, a new lineup of Rush's greatest hits comes to the Chaffee Planetarium.

50 minutes, Saturdays at 9 pm through May 2.

Purchase Tickets

Start: 10:00 pm
End: 10:45 pm

Welcome to the machine! The Pink Floyd's tribute to their former band member, the now deceased Syd Barrett, joins the Chaffee line-up with an array of breathtaking effects. Shine on you crazy diamond!

45 minutes, Saturdays at 10 pm through May 2.

Purchase Tickets

Sunday, February 24, 2008
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the thri

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

The Voigt House Victorian Museum is open for tours every Tuesday from 11 am - 3 pm and the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 1 - 3 pm.  Group tours are available by advance reservation Monday - Saturday.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Start: 3:00 pm
End: 3:40 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.

Monday, February 25, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 11:00 am
End: 3:00 pm

The Voigt House Victorian Museum is open for tours every Tuesday from 11 am - 3 pm and the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 1 - 3 pm.  Group tours are available by advance reservation Monday - Saturday.

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Thursday, February 28, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Friday, February 29, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Saturday, March 1, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 9:30 am

The sky is filled with interesting planets, stars, moons, satellites, and more. See how things work “out there” during a visit to the Chaffee Planetarium. Discover how near or far the other planets are to Earth, learn to use a telescope, and hear about careers in astronomy.

Who: Junior Scouts

Start: 11:00 am
End: 3:00 pm

Adventure Club: AIR

Saturday, March 1    11 am - 3 pm

Free with General Admission

Meet WZZM 13 Chief Meteorologist George Lessens and learn how maps play a critical role in predicting the weather. Climb aboard Marc VanDis' hot air balloon basket and find out what it takes to keep the basket in the air.

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Start: 3:00 pm
End: 3:40 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.

Start: 9:00 pm
End: 9:50 pm

In this all new show, a new lineup of Rush's greatest hits comes to the Chaffee Planetarium.

50 minutes, Saturdays at 9 pm through May 2.

Purchase Tickets

Start: 10:00 pm
End: 10:45 pm

Welcome to the machine! The Pink Floyd's tribute to their former band member, the now deceased Syd Barrett, joins the Chaffee line-up with an array of breathtaking effects. Shine on you crazy diamond!

45 minutes, Saturdays at 10 pm through May 2.

Purchase Tickets

Sunday, March 2, 2008
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the thri

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Start: 3:00 pm
End: 3:40 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.

Monday, March 3, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

Start: 11:00 am
End: 3:00 pm

The Voigt House Victorian Museum is open for tours every Tuesday from 11 am - 3 pm and the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 1 - 3 pm.  Group tours are available by advance reservation Monday - Saturday.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Thursday, March 6, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Friday, March 7, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Start: 7:00 pm

Lew Williams

Saturday, March 8, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 9:30 am

Scouts will have an out-of-this-world experience while learning about the wonders of the sky overhead. They will explore planets, constellations, and more in the unique educational environment of the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium, and participate in a series of fun, astronomy-related activities.

Start: 11:00 am

Members of the local National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors organization will be present at the Museum from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to show watches and clocks from their collections. The public is invited to bring in your watches and clocks for evaluation, along with advice on repair and maintenance.

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

Start: 2:00 pm

Lew Williams

A Native of Lafayette, Louisiana, Lew began playing the organ at the age of 10 and started formal piano studies five years later.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Start: 3:00 pm
End: 3:40 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.

Start: 9:00 pm
End: 9:50 pm

In this all new show, a new lineup of Rush's greatest hits comes to the Chaffee Planetarium.

50 minutes, Saturdays at 9 pm through May 2.

Purchase Tickets

Start: 10:00 pm
End: 10:45 pm

Welcome to the machine! The Pink Floyd's tribute to their former band member, the now deceased Syd Barrett, joins the Chaffee line-up with an array of breathtaking effects. Shine on you crazy diamond!

45 minutes, Saturdays at 10 pm through May 2.

Purchase Tickets

Sunday, March 9, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

The Voigt House Victorian Museum is open for tours every Tuesday from 11 am - 3 pm and the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 1 - 3 pm.  Group tours are available by advance reservation Monday - Saturday.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Start: 3:00 pm
End: 3:40 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.

Monday, March 10, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the th

Start: 11:00 am
End: 3:00 pm

The Voigt House Victorian Museum is open for tours every Tuesday from 11 am - 3 pm and the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 1 - 3 pm.  Group tours are available by advance reservation Monday - Saturday.

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the thri

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate. Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes. Monday - Saturday at 11 am, additional showings Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm.

Free admission with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit ticket.

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

See how ancient and modern people used the sky to navigate.  Learn how the stars can be used to find directions and location on the Earth.

30 minutes.  Daily at 11 am.

Free admission for To Boldly Go with purchase of National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure

Thursday, March 13, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Through artifacts and interactive experiences relating to the work of well-known explorers, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides families