October Discovery Dome

Discovery Dome inflatable planetarium at the Putnam Museum in Davenport, IA.
When
October 24, 2025
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 “Two Small Pieces of Glass”, travel from Galileo’s very first telescope to today’s mind-blowing space discoveries! Learn how scientists explore distant planets, search for life beyond Earth, and study dark energy—the mysterious force speeding up our universe!

The 1:15 and 3:15 showings will feature “To the Moon and Beyond.” This film takes viewers on an immersive journey through space along with the voice of Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen). Explore the wonders of the universe from the moon to the farthest reaches of the cosmos.

Friday, October 24th

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

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