Digital Dome Theater
Reserve Your Seat Today!
SUNY Corning Community College’s Planetarium is now the Digital Dome Theater, offering the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania more than a valuable astronomical resource. The newly renovated Digital Dome is equipped to offer educational experiences for all disciplines.
The new digital technology seamlessly integrates data, models, videos, and graphics from across the educational spectrum to engage audiences in a new immersive educational experience. The Corning Community College Digital Dome provides audiences with inspiring and amazing multimedia voyages on a 360 degree dome that are accessible to audiences of all ages and interests. The Dome offers programming for the public, schools, other groups, and private rentals.
For more information on the Digital Dome Theater and its offerings, contact Jennifer (digitaldome@corning-cc.edu) at 607-962-9595.
Public Shows
Now Showing: Dark Universe, Trailer
May 3, Dark Universe, 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm
May 4, Dark Universe, 11:00am, 12:00pm
May 17, Dark Universe, 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm
June 7, Oasis in Space, 7:00pm, 8:00pm
June 8, Oasis in Space, 11:00am, 12:00pm
June 14, Oasis in Space, 7:00pm, 8:00pm
June 15, Oasis in Space, 11:00am, 12:00pm
2024 Show Schedule
January, Black Hole First Picture
February, Two Small Pieces of Glass
March, Birth of Planet Earth
April, Earth, Moon, Sun
May, Dark Universe
June, Oasis in Space
July, Living Worlds
August, Edge of Darkness
September, Dinosaurs at Dusk
October, Tales of a Time Traveler
November, Stars of the Pharaohs
December, Let it Snow
*Shows and times are subject to change. Check back the week before your visit to verify.
Reserve Tickets
*The charge on your credit card statement will appear as "Corning Community NY"
Fees
$8/ adult, age 18-64
$6/ seniors, age 65+
$4/ children, 5-17
Free, children 4 and under (shows are in a dark environment that may frighten some
young children)
Free, CCC students
Also interested in visiting the Observatory? Observatory Open Hours
Special Program: Mesmerica
For a limited time the Digital Dome Theater will be showing Mesmerica in addition
to our regularly schedule public shows.
Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated
composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated
art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed
to transcend time, relax, soothe, and stimulate your mind and senses...
May 4, 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm
More dates coming soon
Purchase tickets for Mesmerica, Here
For assistance with ticketing please contact, boxoffice@jameshood.com
Group Programs
The Digital Dome Theater offers programs to enhance your curriculum and meet your
educational needs. Choose from existing programs or create your own.
Click here to view the Digital Dome Programs.
Interested in learning more or scheduling a field trip, please email digitaldome@corning-cc.edu
Fees
$4/person
Rentals
The Digital Dome is available for private rentals. The dome seats 72. A party space
is available with flexible furniture for food and/or activities. For more information
contact digitaldome@corning-cc.edu
Birthday Parties
Looking for a space for your next birthday party? We’d be happy to host you. The dome
is available for small parties of 20 or fewer. The two hour birthday party rental
includes a private screening of a show of your choice followed by a live star talk
of tonight’s sky. For an additional fee we can create custom content and activities.
In addition to the dome we provide a space for cake and other activities.
Fee
$200 for 2 hours and 20 people.
Additional time and activities for an additional fee.
Saturday and Sunday afternoons are reserved for parties but other times can be scheduled depending on building and staffing availability.
To schedule or make inquiries please contact digitaldome@corning-cc.edu
Accessibility
Audio enhancing devices are available.
SUNY CCC is committed to ensuring welcoming and inclusive events. Please contact Accessibility@corning-cc.edu or (607) 962-9262 if you will need accommodations to participate.