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VLA 3rd Saturday – Public Tours

Name: VLA 3rd Saturday – Public Tours
Start: 2024-04-20T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-04-20T14:00:00-04:00

April 20 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT

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The VLA hosts free guided tours on the third Saturday of each month at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m. Advance admission required (purchase here) but no tour reservation necessary. Just head to the Visitor Center auditorium to join you preferred time. These tours last approximately one hour and give visitors unique insight into the past, present, and future of the VLA.

Details

Date:: April 20
Time:: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
EDT
Series:: VLA 3rd Saturday – Public Tours
Event Categories:: New Mexico, STEAM

Organizer

: STEAM Ed
Email: VirtualVLA@nrao.edu

VLA 3rd Saturday &#8211; Public Tours

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