Name: February Stargazing at VLM
Start: 2026-02-14T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-14T23:30:00-05:00
Location: Virginia Living Museum

The BBAA has been invited to collaborate with the Virginia Living Museum (VLM) for their event. We will be showing the night sky while the VLM has various events planned throughout the evening. The star gazing provided by the BBAA is free for all but reservations and tickets are required for the planetarium and laser shows. For full details and to purchase your ticket for the planetarium and laser shows please visit the VLM's website at this link: https://thevlm.org/events/february-stargazing-and-laser-lights-show/ or click on the tickets link.
Event opens at 5:00 pm • Telescopes after sunset • Event ends by 11:30 pm
When the sun goes down, the night sky lights up at the Virginia Living Museum. Join us after hours for free outdoor stargazing (weather permitting) and an unforgettable lineup of Planetarium and Laser shows. 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 team will guide you through Virginia’s night sky. Look for planets, star clusters, and seasonal constellations from our observation areas.
Telescopes: Abbitt Observatory or Conservation Garden, depending on the weather forecast.
Observing is free and open to all event attendees.
Entry: Main Entrance open for check-in.
Shows in the Abbitt Planetarium
Please note: Planetarium and Laser shows require advance registration and a paid ticket.
5:00 pm – Virginia Skies
6:00 pm – iPop
7:00 pm – My Laser Valentine
8:30 pm – Laseropolis
10:00 pm – Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon
Perfect for date nights, family adventures, or a unique night out with friends. Tickets are limited, so reserve your seats early for your favorite show.