Explore
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterExplore 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 […]
Moon Afternoon
Join us on January 21st 2023 for an afternoon of space themed fun celebrating the Artemis Mission and Humanity’s return to the moon. 10:00-1:00 Space themed floor programing 12:00-2:00 solar scopes with NCAS (outside) Take a safe up-close look at our sun through specialized telescopes 1:00-1:30 Tonight’s Sky in the Dome Get a guided tour through […]
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 […]
Accidental Astronauts
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterFollow 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 […]
Forward! To the Moon
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterForward 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 11:15 a.m. […]
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterJoin 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 […]
Dream To Fly
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterDream 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 […]
The Beatles 360
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterJoin us in the Otterbox Digital Dome Theater to experience The Beatles 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 system […]
Experience the Aurora
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterFor the first time the aurora has been captured as it was meant to be experienced, as a display that covers the entire sky. This immersive show shares the science behind the aurora and tells the story of the quest to find and photograph the aurora for wraparound display in fulldome theaters. Please arrive early. […]
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterJoin 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 […]