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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 an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the thri

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 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 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

Saturday, March 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 thri

Start: 11:00 am

Presented in conjunction with the West Michigan Quilters Guild on National Quilting Day, scouts will learn about different types of fabric, the art of quilting, and how new technology assists in the design of quilts.

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 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 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 17, 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

Tuesday, March 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 thri

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 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 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 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 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

Friday, March 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 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

Start: 8:00 pm
End: 8:45 pm

One Night Only! Vernal Equinox Laser Light Festival

 

Friday, March 21

8 pm Led Zeppelin - The greatest hits of Led Zeppelin crash into the Chaffee. Rock out to all your favorite Zeppelin songs and, of course, climb the Stairway to Heaven. 45 minutes

Start: 9:00 pm
End: 9:45 pm

One Night Only! Vernal Equinox Laser Light Festival

 

Friday, March 21

8 pm Led Zeppelin - The greatest hits of Led Zeppelin crash into the Chaffee. Rock out to all your favorite Zeppelin songs and, of course, climb the Stairway to Heaven. 45 minutes

Start: 10:00 pm
End: 10:50 pm

One Night Only! Vernal Equinox Laser Light Festival

 

Friday, March 21

8 pm Led Zeppelin - The greatest hits of Led Zeppelin crash into the Chaffee. Rock out to all your favorite Zeppelin songs and, of course, climb the Stairway to Heaven. 45 minutes

Saturday, March 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 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: 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 23, 2008
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.

Monday, March 24, 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

Tuesday, March 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 thri

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

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

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 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 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 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 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

Friday, March 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 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

Saturday, March 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 thri

Start: 9:30 am

Enjoy a special guided tour of the “Streets of Old Grand Rapids” and discover what life was like in the 1890s. Introduce yourself to a shopkeeper or two. Participate in a 1890s tea party, discuss proper etiquette from then and now, see clothes from 100 years ago and take a ride on a carousel. Covered will be #!, #2, #4, #6, and #7.

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: 4:00 pm

Adventure Club: SEA

 

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 30, 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: 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 31, 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

Tuesday, April 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 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: 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.  Current exhibit information is available here.

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:30 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. Daily at 11 am.

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

Wednesday, April 2, 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: 2:30 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. Daily at 11 am.

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

Thursday, April 3, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

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