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Photos by Stephanie Klein Davis The Roanoke Times

Faith Culverhouse, 8, of Blacksburg makes Christmas tree ornaments at the Science Museum of Western Virginia. To kick off 2009, the science museum is inviting children to attend its own "ball drop" at noon on New Year's Eve.

Jaxon Warren, 2, of Riner gives Santa Claus a cookie at a Christmas party at the Science Museum of Western Virginia on Sunday afternoon. The museum has cut its admission price for the remainder of December, hoping it will encourage more families to visit.

Jordan Altizer, 5, of Dublin plays with a pink Etch a Sketch at a table manned by Alea Bier, 17, a volunteer at the Science Museum of Western Virginia. During the museum's weekend only program, The Toy Factory, children can learn about and play with some of real Jordan 5 oreo their favorite toys.

If "60 percent off is the new black," as the recession mantra goes, then discounted tickets to the Science Museum of Western Virginia might be a way for parents to stay in the black financially this holiday season.

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