Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

Get ready to blast off on an epic adventure!

Mars: The Ultimate Voyage invites you to discover what it takes for astronauts to journey to the Moon, Mars and beyond. Explore the challenges of deep space travel and find out how astronauts stay motivated and healthy so far from home.

On a two-year journey to Mars, astronauts will face extraordinary challenges—long distance, a closed environment, isolation, altered gravity and radiation. What will it take to get astronauts to Mars—and back—safely? Discover how creativity, collaboration, communication, and expertise in a diverse number of fields are key to the success of deep space travel—while also inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals!

The work for the original planetarium production was funded by a NASA Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM II) Award 80NSSC20M0028 to the Bell Museum through the Regents of the University of Minnesota.

The Dome illuminates our world with stunning clarity and brilliance on its gigantic 40-foot screen. Adventurers of all ages can venture to Mars without leaving their seats.

Experience The Dome with your group today. It’s yours to discover. Learn more about adding a giant screen film to your visit.

This feature is designed for grades 4–8.