National Grid ExploraDome

Experience science like never before in the National Grid ExploraDome! This state-of-the-art theatre and planetarium immerses visitors in a completely new experience through vibrant colors, out-of-this-world surround sound, and a screen spanning beyond your vision. (Closed-captioning devices available upon request)

Now Playing

Dollar Dino Days—June 26–29
Watch T. REX for just $1 all day long, playing every hour on the half hour, 9:30–3:30
Note: no other films will play June 26-29

T. REX
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T. REX
Run Time: 45 minutes

Playing through June 29
Sponsored by the Technology Alliance of Central New York

The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness
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The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness
Run Time: 45 minutes
Space: the New Frontier
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Space: The New Frontier
Run Time: 24 minutes
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Call of the Dolphins
Run Time: 24 minutes

Presented by Le Moyne College

FREE Tickets
Planetary Defenders
Run Time: 25 minutes

July 3-July 13: Episode 1
July 17-July 27: Episode 2
July 31-August 10: Episode 3
Thursdays & Sundays

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Wish
Run Time: 1:42

July 3–July 28
Fridays & Saturdays

Daily Schedule

June 26–29—T. REX Weekend!

  • 9:30—T. REX
  • 10:30—T. REX
  • 11:30—T. REX
  • 12:30—T. REX
  • 1:30—T. REX
  • 2:30—T. REX
  • 3:30—T. REX

Starting July 3

  • 10:30—Call of the Dolphins
  • 11:30—Space: The New Frontier
  • 12:30—Call of the Dolphins
  • 1:30—The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness
  • 2:30—Call of the Dolphins (Thursday & Sunday)
  • 2:30—Monthly Family Film Series (Friday & Saturday)
  • 3:30—Planetary Defenders (Thursday & Sunday through 8/10) FREE

Subject to change and cancelations for special events. Please see our calendar for the most up-to-date information. 

ExploraDome Tickets

Tickets can be purchased online through the buttons under each movie above or in person at the museum.

National Grid ExploraDome Film
MOST Member$4
Adult/Youth/Senior
Children under 2 are free		$6
Museums for All
(*requires EBT card; must buy in person)		$2

Family Film Series
Watch a family-friendly movie in our National Grid ExploraDome with the whole family! Starting July 5, shows are every Friday and Saturday at 2:30. Admission fees apply.

Learn more and see the full movie schedule here

Film Previews

T. REX
Playing all day on the half hour, June 26-29

sponsored by the Technology Alliance of Central New York

The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness
1:30 daily

Space: the New Frontier
11:30 daily

Call of the Dolphins
10:30 & 12:30 daily
2:30 Thursdays & Sundays

presented by Le Moyne College

Planetary Defenders
3:30 Thursdays & Sundays
7/3-7/13: Episode 1
7/17-7/27: Episode 2
7/31-8/10: Episode 3


Family Film Series
Wish
2:30 Fridays & Saturdays


THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

MILKY WAY GALAXY

ANDROMEDA GALAXY

TRIANGULUM GALAXY

CENTAURUS GALAXY

BODE’S GALAXY

SCULPTOR GALAXY

Support the ExploraDome by purchasing a seat or star!