[VirginiaDiscoveryMuseum] Virginia Discovery Museum News

Wed Nov 1 11:13:00 EST 2006



                   An exciting place for kids and their families to play and learn together! 

                 eNews November 1, 2006 


                  ME AT THE MUSEUM:  COLONIAL TIMES
                 

            Monday, November 6 - Tuesday, November 7
            9:00am - 12:00pm 

            Ages 6-8

            $50 Members/ $60 Nonmembers 

            Preregistration required.  Space is limited 

             
            Want something fun for your children to do during teacher workdays?  Let them spend the morning at the Museum learning about history, culture, or science.  The popular program Me at the Museum is back.  During the Colonial Times: Me at the Museum children can churn butter, play colonial games, and make a dream catcher.

            Call the Museum at 977-1025 to register.


                  ANNUAL WREATH SALE
                 

            Order deadline is November 17th


            Fresh, handmade balsam fir wreaths decorated with pine cones, berries, and a beautiful tartan bow. Wreaths will be shipped directly from Maine to any location in the continental United States. 


            Museum Member price: $36.95  Nonmembers: $39.95 (Price includes shipping and handling) $10 per wreath is tax deductible and helps support Museum programs and operations.


            NEW! Purchases can be made online on our website (www.vadm.org) using Paypal!


                  RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY:  SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR VDM MEMBERS
                 

            Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is Coming to Charlottesville!

            Charlottesville's John Paul Jones Arena 

            December 7 - 10, 2006


            Virginia Discovery Museum Members receive a 20% discount off ticket prices for performances

            Friday, Dec. 8 - 7PM, Saturday, Dec. 9 - 11PM and 3PM, Sunday, Dec. 10 - 1PM and 5PM

            Discounted prices are $9.60, $12.80 or $16 per person

            No discounts on VIP tickets ($35 per person)

            Discount applies only to ticket price; additional fees and parking charges apply.


            Tickets are available at the JPJ Arena box office.

            BE SURE TO BRING YOUR VDM MEMBERSHIP CARD FOR DISCOUNT or USE CODE VADM FOR DISCOUNT when ordering online at www.johnpauljonesarena.com or by phone at 1-888-JPJ-TIXS (575-8497).


            FREE All Access Pre-show one hour before each performance.

            Mingle with circus daredevils and acrobats, collect performer autographs and get a glimpse of Ringling Bros. before the show even begins!


            www.Ringling.com


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            LOCATION AND CONTACT:
            East End of the Downtown Mall - Post Office Box 1128 - Charlottesville, VA 22902
            PHONE (434) 977-1025 - FAX (434) 977-9681 - EMAIL vdm at ntelos.net - WEB SITE www.vadm.org

            HOURS:
            Tues-Sat 10:00-5:00 - Sun 1:00-5:00 - Closed Mondays 
            Closed the day before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1 and Easter. We are open when schools are closed on Snow Days (except on Mondays)! Just call the Museum before heading out.

            ADMISSION:
            $4 per person, all ages (under 1 year old free) - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Museum Members: Free - ASTC and ACM Reciprocal Members: Free - $0.50 AAA discount per person with card - Handicapped accessible

            PARKING:
            2 hours free parking at Market Street Parking Garage (5th & Market) or Water Street Parking Garage (3rd & Water) - bring ticket to front desk for validation

           
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