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NEW! ExploraDome Theater and Discovery Tour—at the Bell

Combine the Discovery Tour with extra time in the Touch and See Discovery Room and a half hour grade-appropriate ExploraDome Theater show. Available Thursdays and Fridays only. 

Group Size: minimum 15 students, maximum 60. Ratio of one adult (admitted free) for every 10 students, additional adults $5 each.
Length: 1.5 hours
Cost: $6.26 per student, $5 per additional adult
To make a reservation or for more information please call (612) 626-9660 or email belladm@umn.edu


ExploraDome Outreach: The Dome Goes On the Road!ExploraDome-At-School

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.

Public ExploraDome Theater Shows at the Bell Museum


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Additional Info of Interest


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