THE 360º EXPERIENCE
Explore space and rediscover our amazing planet in our stunning Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium where you can see traditional planetarium shows as well as be immersed in full-dome cinema utilizing Digistar® projection technology. Our 40-foot dome replaces the Koch Planetarium with an attraction that features stadium-style seating, a 10,000-watt digital surround sound system, and imagery resulting in an immersive experience more like flying than watching a movie.
Digital Dome technology is a breakthrough experience known in the planetarium industry as a “full-dome” or “immersive” experience. The Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium utilizes two marvelously-bright digital video projectors, a huge 40-foot-wide hemispherical projection screen and stadium-style seating that allows great views from any seat.
To get the highest resolution possible, the Theater uses two cinema-grade video projectors — one for each half of the dome — which project a total of 11 million pixels. The edges of the projection overlap seamlessly and blend together, resulting in crisp, high-contrast moving images.
The Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium also uses a computer graphics display system manufactured by Evans and Sutherland, makers of Digistar®, the world’s most advanced full dome theater system. Our computer graphics system contains most of the known objects in the universe including stars, galaxies, nebula, planets, comets, asteroids, and exoplanets. With Digistar®, flexible storytelling tools make it possible to customize presentations for any audience.
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FROM THE EARTH TO THE UNIVERSE
This full-dome movie is a voyage through space and time that conveys, through sights and sounds, the Universe revealed to us by science. From Earth to the Universe takes to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further still to beyond the Milky Way to the unimaginable immensity of galaxies. Along the way you will learn about the history of astronomy, the invention of the telescope, and today’s giant telescopes that allow us to probe ever deeper into the Universe. Produced by the European Southern Observatory
FORWARD TO THE MOON
Discover the future of space exploration in Forward! To The Moon, a full dome theater show. Get the inside scoop on the Artemis program, NASA’s bold plan to land the next generation of astronauts on the Moon in 2025. This brave team of Artemis astronauts will be the first humans to set foot on the Moon in over 50 years, and will include the first woman and first person of color to ever walk the lunar surface. Take the next giant leap in space exploration in this 30 minute theater show narrated by Kari Byron of Crash Test World and MythBusters fame.
SKIES OVER EVANSVILLE
Presented “live” as a traditional planetarium experience, this program typically details the visible constellations and planets of our night sky while allowing visitors to grasp our unique place in space. The program includes interaction with the presenter, and those attending are encouraged to ask questions.
BIG ASTRONOMY
Discover South America’s grand observatories and meet the people who push the limits of discovery. The United States and other countries are investing billions of dollars to construct and operate big observatories on Chilean mountaintops where remote, dark skies create ideal conditions to observe the universe. Big Astronomy will introduce you to the people who are advancing astronomical discoveries at the big observatories of Chile where engineers, technicians, data analysts, machinists, heavy equipment operators, artists and cooks all play an important role in making new astronomical discoveries possible.
One World, One Sky
Produced by Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street®, One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure, is a cross-cultural planetarium show geared toward children. Through the lens of astronomy, children join Elmo, Big Bird and a Muppet from China named Hu Hu Zhu to explore the night sky.
NEW: Evansville Eclipse Live!
A live show aimed at the general audience that discusses the motion of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, the phases of the Moon, the size and comparative scale of planetary bodies, the orientation of the Moon and Sun as seen from our vantage point on Earth, and eclipse safety. This live show is aligned with middle school earth science standards in Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. It is a wonderful interactive experience for all ages.
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THEATER TICKETS
Adults $7
Youth (ages 4-17) $5
Members $5
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THEATER & PLANETARIUM GUIDELINES
Please arrive with plenty of time to find a parking space, purchase your tickets and select your seat. Due to the dark environment in our theater, there is no late admission. Those exiting during a show should not expect to be readmitted.
Cell phones and other light emitting devices interfere with the enjoyment of our shows by others. Those with light-up shoes may be asked to remove them before being seated.
Children attending programs in the Theater without a ticket should sit on the lap of an adult.
There are no refunds or exchanges after a ticket is purchased.
ACCESSIBILITY
Seating for those with special needs, wheelchairs, assisted listening devices and open captioning (when available) will be available in advance, the day of your show. Please see a staff member for assistance.
GAMING PARTIES
Bring your console to the theater and play games in the unique environment of the Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium. You’ll have exclusive access to our unique environment featuring a 19 foot-wide video projection on our giant screen dome and 10,000 watt sound system. Guests should be prepared to supply their own console, games, HDMI cable, and accessories.
For more information, call (812) 425-2406 or contact Chelsie Walker, Marketing Associate at marketing@emuseum.org.