Explore

The OtterBox Digital Dome Theater

Explore is the story of humanity’s fascination with the stars — from ancient stargazers and astrologers to the breakthrough discoveries of Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler. Today’s explorers depend on Kepler’s genius for their work in space. Enjoy a beautifully visualized trip through the history of astronomy. Please arrive early. The show will start at 11:15 […]

$4.00

Animal Identification

Bobcats, foxes, and flamingoes, oh my! Join us on the gallery floor to examine and explore the differences between the tracks, skulls, and pelts of the animals in our community and beyond. You’ll leave with knowledge you can use on your next natural excursion or adventure! Free with museum admission.

Black-footed Ferret Feeding

Visit with FCMoD's very own live black-footed ferrets, the most endangered mammal in North America! Join us in the Natural Areas Exhibit to learn about the conservation work being done to return black-footed ferrets to the wild, from the national captive breeding program to new advances in cloning. Meet our black-footed ferrets and watch as […]

FREE

Accidental Astronauts

The OtterBox Digital Dome Theater

Follow the adventures of Cy and Annie and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Explore the Earth, Sun and Moon system with a wise-cracking spaceship computer. See an asteroid crash into the Moon. Bounce along with them on the lunar surface. Get up close and personal with a solar […]

$4.00

Dream To Fly

The OtterBox Digital Dome Theater

Dream To Fly is a poetic and touching story of aviation development through the ages. It presents the significant milestones on our route to conquering the skies – both in terms of technological breakthroughs, as well as our perceptions of flying itself. Please arrive early. The show will start at 11:15 a.m. Runtime: 35 minutes | View […]

$4.00

Grateful Dead 360 Music Show

Explore music in a new light in the Otterbox Digital Dome Theater! Sit back and relax as you listen to your favorite artist's top songs and watch as colorful visuals fly across the screen. FCMoD's music series has something for everyone – from throwbacks of rock idols to the chart topping hits of today’s artists. […]

$4

Forward! To the Moon

The OtterBox Digital Dome Theater

Forward to the Moon is a look into NASA's Artemis program, the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters narrates. Please arrive early. The show will start at 3:30 p.m. […]

$4.00

FCMoD Music Series: Pink Floyd

The OtterBox Digital Dome Theater

Join us in the Otterbox Digital Dome Theater to experience Pink Floyd in a whole new light!  FCMoD’s music series has something for everyone – from throwbacks of rock idols to the chart topping hits of today’s artists. The Dome’s 360° state-of-the-art digital projection systems bring these shows to life, while our booming surround sound […]

$4

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

The OtterBox Digital Dome Theater

Join Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend, Hu Hu Zhu, for a look at the stars. Take an imaginary trip to our Moon, learn how to find the Big Dipper and North Star, and see how we all share the same sky. Please arrive early. The show will start at 10:30 a.m. Runtime: 23 minutes […]

$4

Explore

The OtterBox Digital Dome Theater

Explore is the story of humanity’s fascination with the stars — from ancient stargazers and astrologers to the breakthrough discoveries of Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler. Today’s explorers depend on Kepler’s genius for their work in space. Enjoy a beautifully visualized trip through the history of astronomy. Please arrive early. The show will start at 11:15 […]

$4.00