Arizona Science Center Unveils Plans for Awe-Inspiring Immersive Digital Experience
Dorrance DOME Opens Saturday, October 18
We are thrilled to announce an exciting update: Arizona Science Center’s Dorrance Planetarium has a bold new name and an even bolder future — welcome to the Dorrance DOME. Powered by Cosm’s cutting-edge CX System LED technology, the Dorrance DOME will offer breathtaking 360-degree visuals, incredible sound, and unforgettable storytelling. Reserve your tickets below.
Dorrance DOME Advance Ticket Sale:
Presale Tickets Now Available To The Public!
Arizona Science Center Members are invited to a special Member-Exclusive Viewing on October 17 to be the very first to experience the all-new Dorrance DOME. Advanced ticket sales are now open to the public for shows running October 18 through November 30, 2025. Each day will feature seven showtimes, including four unique productions that showcase the incredible power of the 8K digital dome.
Programming is subject to change without notice. Tickets for the Dorrance DOME start at $14 plus admission
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Orbital
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11:00 a.m. | 1:15 p.m.
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Voyage beyond the planet and experience our home through the eyes of Astronauts. Orbital is an epic animated journey from the Big Bang to the flourishing of life on Earth, to low Earth orbit. A new film by Guy Reid and Planetary Collective, Orbital transports you through an abstract landscape of light, inspired by bioluminescent earthly beings and atmospheric aurorae. Guided by the astronauts of Constellation Coalition who have looked back and experienced the awe of our place in the universe, you will feel your own “Overview Effect” as you meditate on our planet in Shared Reality.
Tickets for the Dorrance DOME start at $14 plus admission
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Black Hole: First Picture
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11:45 a.m. | 2:45 p.m.
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Following a journey of human perseverance, ingenuity, and imagination, full-dome film Black Hole First Picture encapsulates a historic milestone in science visualization and discovery – witnessing a phenomenon widely believed to be invisible: a black hole. Planetarium audiences around the world are taken on a quest that examines worldwide radio sites that comprise the Event Horizon Telescope (a global network of synchronized radio observatories that work in unison to capture images of black holes), peers into the core of the Messier 87 galaxy, and travels to the heart of the Milky Way to produce the first-ever picture of a black hole.
Tickets for the Dorrance DOME start at $14 plus admission
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Astronomy Tour: Arizona
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12:30 p.m.
Join us on a captivating, presenter-led planetarium journey through the dark skies of Arizona—one of the best places on Earth for stargazing. This immersive show explores Arizona’s rich astronomy heritage, breathtaking celestial sights, and groundbreaking space science that make the state a true stargazer’s paradise. Perfect for all ages, this live tour blends science, history, and stunning night skies.
Tickets for the Dorrance DOME start at $14 plus admission
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Inside Pop Art
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3:30 p.m.
Dive headfirst into the vibrant world of INSIDE POP ART, where a radiant spectrum of pop art bursts to life in a whirlwind of color and creativity. This immersive, technicolor trip through time will change how you view modern culture as you witness the evolution of pop art, from its surprising origins in the UK to the iconic works of Haring and Lichtenstein. Featuring a soundtrack that grooves with the revolutionary beat of the era, this dazzling film envelops you in an animated journey that takes you from 1950s Britain to the wild art scene of 1960s New York. Through the works of renowned artists, INSIDE POP ART illustrates how this creative movement transcended gallery walls to influence our clothing choices, brands, and even the selfies we share on social media.
Tickets for the Dorrance DOME start at $14 plus admission
Special Events
More than a planetarium, the Dorrance DOME is a gateway to the universe—hosting immersive astronomy shows, live presentations, concerts, yoga, and community gatherings that unite art, science, and culture beneath one dazzling LED dome.
Dorrance DOME Grand Opening Event
Thursday, October 16 | 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Join us for a special evening as we unveil the Dorrance DOME — a visionary space designed to inspire, connect, and transform our community. Be among the first to experience this groundbreaking venue while supporting future programming that will bring art, science, and culture to life under the 60-foot LED dome.
Multiple ticket options, beginning at $250 ticket, are available for the event and space is limited.
ARx4 Live: Where Art Meets Innovation
November 7, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Program in the Dorrance DOME
Cost: $20 | Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
Arizona Science Center in partnership with The Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) is pleased to host ARx4: Live, a showcase of the Artist + Researcher (ARx) program. Hear from pairings of life science researchers and local artists who translated scientific ideas into compelling visual art. Nine curated teams will present on themes ranging from neuroscience to environmental health through artistic expression. Get a sneak peek of innovative research happening locally and see how artists bring this to life.
Art 360
The Dorrance DOME is more than just a planetarium. It is an immersive experience that has the potential to highlight some of the most impressive artistic images of our time, combined with the riveting sound that can only be heard in our 18-meter, 8K resolution dome planetarium powered by Cosm Technology.
Prepare to immerse yourself in art and music like never before.
Leave a Legacy That’s Truly Out of This World
Adopt a panel or chair in the Dorrance DOME.
Each cutting-edge LED panel in the ALL-NEW planetarium is built to shine for up to 100,000 hours—or 30 years—of awe-inspiring brilliance. By adopting a panel or chair, you’ll leave a lasting legacy for your family while helping to create an extraordinary space that inspires generations to come.
- $100 | One Panel
- $500 | Star Cluster (8–9 Panels)
- $1,000 | Flex Chair
- $1,500 | Legacy Chair
Cosm Technology
Cosm is the leading experiential media and immersive technology company redefining the way the world experiences content. Born from the fusion of some of the greatest innovators in the history of technology, Evans & Sutherland, Spitz Inc., and LiveLikeVR (now Cosm Immersive) combined forces to power the immersive experiences of the future as Cosm. With a storied history of building some of the most innovative experience technology in the world, Cosm provides sensorial experiences for every type of fan, from sports and entertainment to immersive art and education.
Dorrance DOME is generously supported by Dorrance Family Foundation and Richard F. Caris Charitable Trust.
Be a part of our future today
Adopt a panel or chair in the Reimagined Dorrance Planetarium.