January Discovery Dome

Discovery Dome inflatable planetarium at the Putnam Museum in Davenport, IA.
When
January 19, 2026
11:15 am – 4:15 pm
Event Type

Learn about space like never before!

Enter into an immersive, inflatable planetarium where you can kick back and enjoy 360-degree films that explore topics like the stars, galaxies, and solar viewing.

The 11:15 and 2:15 showings will feature “Flight Adventures.” Discover the science of flight as a young girl and her grandfather explore how kites, birds, and planes fly.

The 1:15 and 3:15 showings will feature “Magnetism.” Recommended for grades 4 and up, viewers will learn how the Earth’s magnetic field protects our planet from energetic particles that radiate from the Sun and our galaxy. See how they shield the water in our atmosphere from being swept away by solar winds, and witness the beautiful aurora seen from both Earth and the ISS. Follow the Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission and its quest to understand the magnetic connection between the Earth and the Sun.

Monday, January 19

Showtimes: 
11:15 AM | 1:15 PM | 2:15 PM | 3:15 PM

$4 General Admission Add-on or $5 for only Discovery Dome Experience

You can find future dates here.

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