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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.

 

Showing 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.

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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.

Omnitheater Showtimes

Monday-Tuesday

10 a.m. – Volcanoes: Fires of Creation
11:15 a.m. – Volcanoes: Fires of Creation
12:30 p.m. – Volcanoes: Fires of Creation
1:45 p.m. – Volcanoes: Fires of Creation
3 p.m. – Volcanoes: Fires of Creation
4 p.m. – Volcanoes: Fires of Creation

Wednesday-Thursday, Sunday 

10 a.m. – Volcanoes: Fires of Creation
11:15 a.m. – Lost in Space: A Stellar Tours Adventure (On May 10,Volcanoes will play) 
12:30 p.m. – Volcanoes: Fires of Creation
1:45 p.m. – Volcanoes: Fires of Creation
3 p.m. – Volcanoes: Fires of Creation
4 p.m. – Volcanoes: Fires of Creation

Friday-Saturday

10 a.m. – Volcanoes: Fires of Creation
11:15 a.m. – Lost in Space: A Stellar Tours Adventure 
12:30 p.m. – Volcanoes: Fires of Creation
1:45 p.m. – Volcanoes: Fires of Creation
3 p.m. – Volcanoes: Fires of Creation
4 p.m. – Volcanoes: Fires of Creation
6 p.m. – Volcanoes: Fires of Creation
7 p.m. – Volcanoes: Fires of Creation