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Grab a seat and enjoy the fun of a Dome Theater film and engaging Live Science Shows. This month’s featured Dome shows are Turtle Odyssey and Animalopolis.
Digital Dome Theater and Planetarium
Encounter an exceptional experience with the largest dome theater in the state. Travel to faraway destinations and go on adventures unlike any other, under the soaring 60-foot screen, immersive 360-degree view and booming surround sound.
You do not have to pay exhibit admission to do the dome!
FEATURE FILM: TURTLE ODYSSEY
Take the plunge into the vast ocean with green sea turtle, Bunji! Follow her incredible journey from a hatchling on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, through adulthood. Swim with this amazing creature over thousands of miles and encounter sea critters of all sizes. Tag along with scientists as they attempt to save the green sea turtle species.
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Special Feature: Animalopolis
Voyage to the magical world of animals. Go nose to nose with hippos, dance with bears and do summersaults with sea lions. Unlock the imagination with animals from across the globe, including cheetahs, lions, crabs and much more.
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Show Times
- 10:30 a.m. Animalopolis
- 12:00 p.m. Turtle Odyssey
- 1:30 p.m. Turtle Odyssey
- 3:00 p.m. Animalopolis
- 4:00 p.m. Turtle Odyssey
- 6:00 p.m. Turtle Odyssey (Thursday only)
Times are subject to change without notice.
Please call 316-660-0600 to confirm.
Dome Admission Prices
FEATURE FILM
- Adult (12 – 64) $8
- Senior (65+) $7
- Youth (3 – 11) $6
- 2 and Under FREE
Member discounts apply.
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Special Feature: Animalopolis
- Members $1
- Adult (12 – 64) $5
- Senior (65+) $4
- Youth (3 – 11) $3
- 2 and Under FREE
Dome Theater tickets are available for purchase only at Exploration Place. Tax not included. Prices subject to change without notice.
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We can’t wait to see you!
The Digital Dome Theater is now open.
Please note, as part of our reopening guidelines, the dome theater will have a capacity limit of 25% (41 seats per showing) to allow for proper social distancing.
We are increasing the number of screenings and will clean the theater’s stair railing, doors, and chairs after every show.
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Live science shows
Join us in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio for exciting, interactive Live Science Shows!
Kemper Creative Learning Studio and COVID-19 Precautions
We will have a limit of 25 seats per showing to allow for proper social distancing.
Now Playing: Project Hoverboard
Step foot in the future! Take a look at the technology that will one day let us glide around town like Marty McFly in “Back to the Future Part II”. Be mesmerized by magnetic forces. Break down the phenomenon of quantum locking, plus much more in this extra cool, all-new Live Science Show.
Included with general museum admission, free for members.
Schedule
Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Schedule subject to change without notice.
