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John C Wells Planetarium
91 E Grace St, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
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Open until 12:00 AM
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The John C. Wells Planetarium is located on the campus of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The planetarium first opened at JMU in 1956 under the direction of Dr. John C. Wells, head of the Physics Department.
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attractions: Forbes Center for the Performing Arts, Bridgeforth Stadium, James Madison University, Deviant Kreations, Eagle Field Veterans Memorial Park, Explore More Discovery Museum, Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance, Hardesty-Higgins House Visitor Center, Museum Of American Jewelry Design and Manufacturing, Valley Turnpike Museum, restaurants: Monty's Restaurant and Bar, Grace+Main Cafe, D-Hall, Dunkin', Greenberry’s Coffee Co., Panda Express, Panera Bread, Joshua Wilton House, Rocktown Kitchen, Illyria Mediterranean Restaurant, local businesses: James Madison University Bookstore, Harrisonburg Farmers Market, HUGO KOHL Jewelry Boutique & Workshop, Escapism Escape Rooms, Shenandoah Bicycle Company, Arts Council of the Valley, Dart Resale and Trade, Ten Thousand Villages, Halcyon Videogames, Got Rocks Jewelry
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Winter Wine Weekend Feb 27 - 28, 2026 - 6th Annual - Harrisonburg, VA
Fri, Feb 27 • 5:00 PM
710 S. Main Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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Fri, Feb 20 • 6:00 PM
1871 Boyers Rd, Harrisonburg, VA, United States, Virginia 22801
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Sat, Feb 21 • 11:00 AM
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