In the Dome

Explore the ends of the Earth, dive deep into the ocean, float through outer space—all without leaving the comfort of your seat! Inside the iconic Eugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Giant Dome Theater, IMAX® movies, documentary films, cutting-edge educational experiences and planetarium shows come to life, giving you a 360-degree tour of places you’ve only imagined.

With a 76-foot wraparound movie screen and state-of-the-art IMAX with Laser technology, the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater is a marvel of science itself. Every element in our theater is specially designed to create an immersive experience each time the lights go down. Our Next-Generation IMAX with Laser digital projection system coupled with the precision surround sound will draw you into the action like never before.

What is IMAX with Laser?
IMAX with Laser has been designed from the ground up exclusively for IMAX dome screens. The experience is set apart by its 4K laser projection system, featuring a new optical engine and a suite of proprietary IMAX technologies that deliver crystal clear IMAX laser projection, increased resolution, deeper contrast and the most distinct, exotic colors ever available on-screen. The new experience also features Next-Generation IMAX precision sound with six unique side and overhead channels delivering greater dynamic range and precision for the ultimate in audio immersion.

Please note only documentary films (marked as "Other") are included with admission to the Fleet Science Center. A separate ticket must be purchased for all IMAX movies.