Digital Dome Theater
About the Digital Dome Theater
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.
Note: The building opens 30 minutes before show time. The theater opens for seating 15 minutes before show time. Due to the dark environment there is no late entry. Please plan accordingly.
Public Shows
Now Showing:
Living in Balance
Nov 3, 6pm, Living in Balance
Nov 5, 6pm, Living in Balance
Nov 10, 6pm, Living in Balance
Nov 21, 11am, 12pm, Living in Balance
Special Showing, November 11-25
America the Beautiful is a sweeping giant screen experience celebrating the vast and varied natural worlds that define the United States and the conservation movement that has ensured their survival. The protection of America’s beauty, wonder and resources was set in motion by Theodore Roosevelt and other pioneers who popularized principles still in practice today, passed down through generations, that will keep America’s wild heart beating for many more.
Audiences will embark on an awe-inspiring journey from sea to shining sea, across the country’s most iconic and diverse environments - soaring mountain ranges, expansive plains, surprising deserts, flowing rivers and wetlands - captured with the scale, clarity, and immersion of spectacular giant screen cinematography. More than a visual spectacle, America the Beautiful reveals that these places were not preserved by chance, but through bold vision, determination, and an enduring commitment to conservation that continues to shape the nation’s natural legacy.
Nov 11 at 2, 5, 6, 7pm- free to veterans
Nov 12 at 6pm, 7pm
Nov 17 at 6pm, 7pm
Nov 18 at 6pm, 7pm
Nov 19 at 6pm, 7pm
Nov 20 at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm
Nov 21, 2pm, 3pm
Nov 24, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm
Tickets for this special show will be $10/person
2026 Show Schedule
January, Orbital
February, Natural Selection
March, From Earth to the Universe
April, Cosmic Adventure
May, Stars of the Pharaohs
June, Worlds Beyond Earth
July, Big Astronomy
August, Dinosaurs at Dusk
September, Living Worlds
October, Spooky Space
November, Living in Balance
December, TBA
*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
Regular Shows
$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
Music Shows
$18 General Admission
$14 Discounted Admission (CCC students, employees, seniors, veterans)
Also interested in visiting the Observatory? Observatory Open Hours
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.
Interested in learning more or scheduling a field trip, please email digitaldome@corning-cc.edu.
Fees
$5/person
Observatory Add-on $50/group
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 people will cost $5/person.
Additional time and activities for an additional fee.
Weekends fill up fast. Please reach out early to secure your spot.
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 digitaldome@corning-cc.edu if you will need accommodations to participate.