Experience Virginia
April 23 - 25, 2010

Join Assistant Director Jamie Alton for three days of exploration and discovery in Virginia arranged especially for North Museum Ramblers.  The adventure begins with theater and science at the Science Museum of Virginia.  We'll meet Larry Gard, our partner on the National Science Foundation project to create educational programs connecting science and theater.  Then we'll enjoy a private performance of Shakespeare and Galileo. 

From Richmond through the Hampton Roads area, we'll explore museums and take part in activities not offered to the general public, including a archeological tour in Historic Jamestowne, a behind-the-scenes tour of the Virginia Aquarium, a Hampton Roads Pirate Tour with historian John Quarstein, a visit to the Virginia Living Museum and the Abbitt Planetarium and a tour of their new "green home" building.

Price for the Ramble is $399 per person for North Museum members, $425 for non-members, based on double occupancy.  For more information, contact Erika Snitzer at 291-4149 or esnitzer@northmuseum.org.

Follow Darwin's Footsteps - Ramble to the Galapagos Islands

2009 marks Charles Darwin's 200th birthday and the 150th anniversary of his book, On the Origins of Species.  The North Museum is celebrating by planning a trip to the place that sparked his ideas: the Galapagos Islands.

Executive Director Margie Marino will be your host as we head for the Galapagos March 19-29, 2010.  After an overnight stay in Quito, Ecuador, we'll fly to Baltra Island to board the Galapagos Explorer II for an eight-day, seven-night cruise.  Most days we'll wade ashore on two different islands, discovering the wildlife unique to each.  Snorkel with sea lions sit with blue-footed boobies, and crawl with giant tortoises.  This ramble is sure to be a trip you'll never forget! Prices start at $6,449 for North Museum members.

View complete Galapagos itinerary

Contact James Alton at jalton@northmuseum.org or (717) 358-4712 for more information on the trip.