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Today's Dome Shows

Buckle your seatbelt because it's time to explore our incredible Earth and the farthest reaches of the cosmos in The Dome! 


10 a.m.
Birth of Planet Earth

11 a.m.
Wings Over Water

12 p.m.
Live Universe Exploration

1 p.m.
Animal Kingdom: A Tale of Six Families

2 p.m.
Dinosaurs of Antarctica

3 p.m.
Messengers of Time and Space

4 p.m.
Secrets of the Sea

Today's Live Science

Watch and engage with a Museum educator who demonstrates amazing scientific experiments.


10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cardboard Car Tracks

11:30 a.m.
Sound Science Demo

12:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Dinosaur Plaster Casting

1:30 p.m.
Rat Basketball

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Dinosaur Plaster Casting

2:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cardboard Car Tracks

3:30 p.m.
Sound Science Demo

Check Out Our Operating Policies

Groups & Special Events

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Shopping & Refreshment

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Cafe

Our cafe offers quick, grab-and-go snacks and light meals. You're also welcome to bring a snack from home to eat outside while you fuel up for your adventure. Click here for hours.

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Gift Shop

Find the perfect gift for curious minds of all ages! From quirky t-shirts to hands-on STEM kits, you’ll find something to commemorate your visit in our shop. Click here for hours.

Accessibility

The Science Museum is committed to eliminating obstacles to ensure that the broadest cross section of the community has access to our resources.

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Getting Here

Your adventure is just a couple of turns away. Ready. Set. Go!

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