Stars of the Pharaohs
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterTravel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You’ll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena, and experience some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in all of […]
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 […]
CAPCOM GO: The Apollo Story en Español!
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterJoin us for a presentation of Capcom Go in Spanish! ¿Cómo llegaron los seres humanos a la superficie de la Luna? ¿Qué desafíos se enfrentaron los ingenieros, científicos y astronautas que trabajaron para lograr ese objetivo? Del premiado productor NSC Creative llega su última película, un documentario histórico inmersivo que muestra los logros del Programa […]
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 […]
Violent Universe
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterComets, asteroids, and meteors hurtling through space. Stars collapsing under their own gravity. Infernos of nuclear energy releasing their deadly radiation across the universe. Witness the raw power of the cosmos in this thrilling show that gives you a front-row seat to watch as worlds collide! Runtime: 25 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 10:30 a.m. Runtime: 35 minutes | View […]
CAPCOM GO: The Apollo Story
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterWhat did it take to get humans to the surface of the Moon? What challenges did the engineers, scientists, and astronauts who worked to achieve that goal face? From award-winning producer NSC Creative comes their latest show, an immersive historical documentary that showcases the achievements of the Apollo program and what it took to put […]
Stars of the Pharaohs
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterTravel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You’ll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena, and experience some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in all of […]
Come Make Art!
Come Make Art! Art is an amazing way to reduce stress, increase not only hand eye coordination but brain function as well! Not to mention how fun it can be. Join our museum educators under the Linear Irrigator for activities such as coloring and button making. See you there! Programming is 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 […]