Attractions

Pretlow Planetarium

4537 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23529 (757) 683-3865

We are back! After many months of waiting, we will slowly bring back our all of our public events. Starting on Wednesday, September 15 at 7:00 we will have our first public planetarium show in the new Michael and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium. Shows will continue on Wednesday nights at 7:00pm until about mid-December. We are also planning to bring back Bad Movie Night on Friday, October 1st. (Movie to be announced soon.) Laser shows (and Laser Pink Floyd) will return later this year as well. A few changes from previous years: New building! Check our Location & Parking section for more info. Shows are on Wednesday nights at 7:00. (No longer on Monday and Thursday!) Tickets are $3 per seat. Cash, credit, or debit accepted at the door. No early reservations for tickets. Seating is first-come first-serve with tickets purchased at the door. Our doors will open at approximately 6:30pm. In accordance with Old Dominion University, we require all visitors and staff to wear face masks that cover both the mouth and nose fully, regardless of vaccination status, in all public indoor settings. See you under the dome!

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