VLA Third Saturdays

Name: VLA Third Saturdays
Start: 2018-01-20T10:30:00-07:00
End: 2018-01-20T17:30:00-07:00

January 20, 2018 @ 10:30 am - 5:30 pm MST

The VLA hosts three guided tours on the third Saturday of each month at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. No reservations are required, simply show up at the VLA Visitor Center 30 minutes before the desired tour time. These tours last 50 minutes and take visitors to areas behind-the-scenes at the VLA. Staff and VLA Volunteers are on hand to answer questions.

Details

Date:: January 20, 2018
Time:: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
MST
Series:: VLA Third Saturdays
Event Category:: New Mexico

Venue

VLA Third Saturdays

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