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ExploraDome Theater at the Bell: NEW Weekly Schedule

For Summer 2013 we've added extra shows on Fridays and Saturday! Purchase Tickets

Thursdays

2 p.m. Pop Astronomy! The Stars as Seen in Movies, Books and Music

3 p.m. Pop Astronomy! The Stars as Seen in Movies, Books and Music



Fridays

2 p.m. Pop Astronomy! The Stars as Seen in Movies, Books and Music

3 p.m. Pop Astronomy! The Stars as Seen in Movies, Books and Music



Saturdays

2 p.m. Pop Astronomy! The Stars as Seen in Movies, Books and Music

3 p.m. Zoom! From Earth to the Edge of the Universe

4 p.m. Pop Astronomy! The Stars as Seen in Movies, Books and Music



Sundays

2 p.m. Pop Astronomy! The Stars as Seen in Movies, Books and Music

3 p.m. Zoom! From Earth to the Edge of the Universe

4 p.m. Pop Astronomy! The Stars as Seen in Movies, Books and Music

ExploraDome Theater tickets are available online or by phone (612) 624-2345.  Shows routinely sell out in advance. We highly recommend reserving your tickets online. [Purchase Tickets] Limited rush tickets may be available at the door starting two hours prior to the show time.

About the shows:
Pop Astronomy! The Stars as Seen in Movies, Books and Music

What do the dark side of the moon, earth ending asteroid impacts and Bellatrix all have in common? Come discover the science behind some of your favorite movies, books and music while on a journey through the stars.

Zoom! From Earth to the Edge of the Universe

The audience decides where to go in this show, from Earth to the edge of the observable universe and anywhere in between. The journey will help visitors appreciate the scale of the solar system, galaxy, and universe; the vast distance separating celestial objects; and how these objects change over time.
 

Show Ticket Cost

Purchase tickets online
ExploraDome shows are sold separately from museum admission. Package rates are available below!
$5 for general admission adults and seniors
$3 for members, UMN students and employees, students with college ID, and children ages 3-17
Children under 3 are free

Show PLUS Bell Museum admission
$3 for Bell members, UMN students and employees
$6 for non UMN students with college ID and children ages 3-17
$8 for seniors
$10 for general admission adults
Children under 3 are free

Groups of 10 or more interested in an ExploraDome show should call (612) 626-9660.
 

ExploraDome Outreach: On the Road!

The Bell Museum has a traveling ExploraDome where age-appropriate lessons delivered underneath a 25-foot diameter dome can be brought to schools and community events. The traveling ExploraDome system is the first portable dome in the world built around the dynamic scaling software known as Uniview. The ExploraDome program inspires minds and leaves a lasting impression on visitors.

Schedule a Visit from the ExploraDome

Ready to sign up? Here is the process:

1. Please read our FAQ before proceeding to the next steps
2. Ensure your facility can meet the visit requirements needed to house the dome.
3. Learn about our programs  (PDF version) or let us create a custom lesson to meet your needs. The dome can hold 30-35 students in each session. Six or more sessions can be accommodated during one day.
4. Learn about the program costs for schools, non-profit, for-profit groups.
5. Search our calendar for available dates. Reservations must be made at least two weeks before the visit. (The calendar will open in a new browser window so you can return to this screen after closing the calendar window.)
6. Email us at registrations@bellmuseum.org or call (612) 626-9660 with the following information: 
   • School/organization
   • Choice of dates
   • Contact information
7. Once final program details are finalized, we'll send you a visit agreement for signature.
8. Download materials to prepare your students for the visit.
9. Get ready to explore the universe as you never have before.

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Additional Info of Interest

ExploraDome News, including our monthly newsletter, Astronomers Update

Minnesota Astronomy

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