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Van Trip: UCONN Planetarium and Benton Museum

Visit the newly opened UCONN Planetarium for a private show at the oldest planetarium in Connecticut and meet with an astrophysicist to ask questions! After lunch (included) receive a tour at the Benton Museum of Art from a museum educator.  Depart at 9:30 AM, Return by 5:00 PM. Cost $80.00 per Adult $75.00 per Meet Up Ticket $70.00 per Member Adult $65.00 per Member Meet Up Ticket Register Here Sponsored by Linford & Mildred White Charitable Fund _________ Viaje en…

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February 27, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

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144 W Main St
Waterbury, CT United States

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Visit the newly opened UCONN Planetarium for a private show at the oldest planetarium in Connecticut and meet with an astrophysicist to ask questions! After lunch (included) receive a tour at the Benton Museum of Art from a museum educator.  Depart at 9:30 AM, Return by 5:00 PM.
Cost
$80.00 per Adult
$75.00 per Meet Up Ticket
$70.00 per Member Adult
$65.00 per Member Meet Up Ticket
Register Here
Sponsored by Linford & Mildred White Charitable Fund
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Viaje en furgoneta Planetario UCONN y Museo de Arte Benton 9:30 am. – 5:00 pm. Visite el recientemente inaugurado Planetario UCONN para disfrutar de un espectáculo privado en el planetario más antiguo de Connecticut y reúnase con un astrofísico para hacer preguntas. Después del almuerzo (incluido), reciba una visita guiada al Museo de Arte de Benton a cargo de un educador del museo. Salida a las 9:30 a. m., regreso a las 5:00 p.m.

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