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William L. McKnight - 3M

Omnitheater

Explore science on the biggest screen in town — the William L. McKnight-3M Omnitheater! This huge domed screen tells stories spanning the wonders of space, the potency of volcanoes, the beauty of physics, the complexity of nature, and more.

Your general admission ticket includes an Omnitheater movie! Book your visit now and reserve a movie showtime to guarantee your seats for an unforgettable museum experience. If you’d like to purchase tickets for additional movies for $9.95, please call (651) 221-9444.

 

Feb. 26-April 5, 2026

Omnifest

Few places tell a story like the Omnitheater. With five different features running back-to-back daily, Omnifest is a celebration of the biggest screen in town.

Presented by

Showing through Feb. 26, 2026

National Parks Adventure

Travel back in time with President Theodore Roosevelt and conservationist John Muir as they imagine a vast national parks system.

Showing through Feb. 26, 2026

T. REX

Come head-to-head with history’s most fearsome predator in this brand new documentary combining revolutionary CGI and groundbreaking paleontology.

Showing through Feb. 26, 2026

Wild Rescue

Experience heartwarming rehabilitation stories with stunning cinematography that will restore your faith in nature.

Showing Feb. 26 through April 5, 2026

Apollo 11

Crafted from a trove of 70mm footage and more than 11,000 hours of uncatalogued audio recordings, Apollo 11 takes viewers straight to the heart of NASA's most celebrated mission — the one that first put men on the moon. Immersed in the perspectives of the astronauts, the team in Mission Control, and the millions of spectators on the ground, vividly experience those momentous days and hours in 1969 when humankind took one giant leap into the future.

Showing Feb. 26 through April 5, 2026

Into America's Wild

Narrated by Morgan Freeman, Into America's Wild takes you on a cross-country journey to some of the most beautiful but little-known landscapes of North America. From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, this nonstop adventure via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and other thrilling vehicles explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world.

Locally presented by

Showing Feb. 26 through April 5, 2026

Oceans: Our Blue Planet

Oceans: Our Blue Planet takes viewers on a global odyssey to discover the largest and least explored habitat on earth. New ocean science and technology has allowed us to go further into the unknown than ever thought possible. From the coastal shallows to deeper, more mysterious worlds, this film reveals the untold stories of the oceans' most astonishing creatures.

Showing Feb. 26 through July 29, 2026

Volcanoes: Fires of Creation

Explorer Carsten Peter leads audiences across the globe to discover molten worlds and exploding craters in this adrenaline-filled, immersive experience that reveals the powerful forces shaping our planet.

Lost in Space: A Stellar Tours Adventure

Captain a spaceship, explore the universe, and search for signs of extraterrestrial life in this live digital telescope show.