Full dome theatre
Inishowen Maritime Museum & Full Dome Theatre
Please note:
During winter opening hours (September-Easter), planetarium shows are not presented at pre-set times. As long as a staff member is present to run the shows, they are available on a walk-in basis – min 6 persons for unscheduled shows during winter opening hours
SEA MONSTERS—A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE
Journey 80 million years back in time to an age when mighty 
dinosaurs dominated the land – and an equally astonishing assortment of ferocious creatures swarm, hunted and fought for survival beneath the vast, mysterious prehistoric seas. Stunning, photo-realistic imagery re-creates the perilous underwater realm of two young, dolphin-sized marine reptiles called Dolichorhynchops, or Dollies, and follows their incredible journey through waters ruled by some of the most awesome predators ever to prowl the Earth’s oceans.
Recommended age— 8+
11am showing
36 minutes long
Earth, Moon & Sun
This planetarium show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions who has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbours. 
His confusion about the universe makes viewers think about how the Earth, Moon and Sun work together as a system. Native American stories are used throughout the show to help distinguish between myths and science.
Recommended age— 6+
12pm showing
35 minutes long
Cosmic Journey
Volcanoes tower 80,000 feet above a barren surface. Monstrous hurricanes rage for 400 years. And multi-coloured rings sit suspended in air.
In Cosmic Journey: A Solar System Adventure, you will travel through our solar system faster than the speed of light, taking in the wonders of the planets and their moons.
Recommended age— 6+
1pm Showing
25 minutes long
KALUOKA’HINA—THE ENCHANTED REEF
The vastness of our planet’s oceans guards unimaginable secrets. One of its most precious is Kaluoka ‘hina, the enchanted reef whose magic protects it against humans finding it. Kaluoka’hina’s colorful inhabitants live in peace until the volcano erupts, and the spell is broken. Now it’s up to Jake, the young sawfish, and his paranoid pal, Shorty, to restore the magic of Kaluoka’hina. Their only lead: the ancient legend that tells of touching the Moon.
*Recommended age— 4+
2pm showing
32 minutes long
DYNAMIC EARTH
The award-winning Dynamic Earth explores the inner workings of Earth’s great life support system: the global climate. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes.
Recommended age— 6+
3pm showing
24 minutes long
(*Guideline Only)
For Further details on our Shows, please contact the Museum!
If you wish to contact us or have any queries on our full-dome digital theatre please do not hesitate to call the museum on (00353) 074 9381363.
Note: During winter opening hours (September-Easter), planetarium shows are not presented at pre-set times. As long as a staff member is present to run the shows, they are available anytime on a walk-in basis. (min 6 persons for unscheduled shows during winter opening hours)
For information or bookings, call 074 938 1363.
From N.I. & U.K.: 00 353 74 938 1363
Family and group rates available. School groups especially welcome!
