VOLCANOES: THE FIRES OF CREATION

VOLCANOES: THE FIRES OF CREATION
Bold, beautiful and deadly. Take a 360 trip where few would dare to explore.

Multiple dates and ticket times available.
The Dome at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver BC V6J 3J9

🏆 Winner, Best 3D Documentary, Lumiere Awards
🏆 Three-time Silver Remi winner, 52nd WorldFest Houston (Directing, Cinematography, Documentary)

ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE

Earth is a planet born of fire. For billions of years, volcanoes have shaped the world we know, from the continents to the air we breathe and even life itself. With more than 500 active volcanoes, the planet is bursting at the seams with these forces of creation.

Join intrepid explorer and National Geographic photographer Carsten Peter as he dodges boulders at the edge of an active volcano in Indonesia, descends to a boiling lava lake in Vanuatu and crosses the surreal mineral fields of Ethiopia. Then travel to the ghost town of Pompeii and witness the devastating power of the 2018 Kilauea eruption in Hawaii.

This is a tale of science, culture and thrilling adventure, and the story of volcanoes is the story of the planet's creation, and the story of us.

THE DOME EXPERIENCE

Volcanoes up close and personal, with molten worlds and exploding craters surrounding you on our 65-foot dome screen. Feel the heat of a lava lake from the crater's edge and watch rocks seem to explode into the audience.

Sound and Score
With 20,000 watts of Dolby Atmos sound, you'll hear every eruption, rumble and roar fill the dome around you. The film features an original score by Daniel Sadowski, with sound design by George Flores and sound mix by Brian Eimer.

Seating and Viewing
Like IMAX and premium cinemas, the dome has a visual sweet spot near the center of the room. Seats toward the outer edges and corners have steeper viewing angles and a less balanced image. To experience the film as intended, arrive early and choose seats near the middle of the theatre.

Seating is first-come, first-served, so late arrivals may end up in edge seating with a compromised viewing angle.

WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER

Never-Before-Seen Footage
Unique footage from the 2018 Kilauea eruption in Hawaii, captured as it happened.

Lava Lakes and Burning Craters
Descend into the lava lakes of Ambrym in Vanuatu and stand at the edge of Indonesia's Sinabung and Dukono, the latter erupting continuously since 1933.

From Africa to Pompeii
Explore Ethiopia's acid ponds, geysers and mineral deposit fields, and the strange black lava of Tanzania's Ol Doinyo Lengai. Then walk the streets of Pompeii, buried by Vesuvius almost 2,000 years ago.

Destruction That Builds
Learn how volcanoes create nutrient-rich soils and diverse ecosystems, and dive underwater to see volcanoes rising from the sea.

PERFECT FOR

Families, school groups, science lovers and anyone drawn to adventure.

GOOD TO KNOW

Runtime: 45 minutes
Rating: All ages, although young children might find the large screen and sound overwhelming - please use your discretion if you choose to bring children under 5 to this show.  
Format: Fulldome

VENUE DETAILS

The Dome at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
1100 Chestnut Street, Vanier Park, Vancouver BC V6J 3J9

Our 65-foot spherical dome screen creates a fully immersive environment where you're surrounded by the action. With 20,000 watts of Dolby Atmos sound filling the space, you'll feel like you're standing at the crater's edge.

Climate-controlled seating, seating is first-come, first-served upon arrival.

TICKET INFORMATION

Flexible Rescheduling
Life happens. Use our self-service system to change your date up to 1 hour before showtime: www.tickettailor.com/self-service/thedome1

Policies
All sales are final. No refunds on scanned or unused tickets. Seating is first-come, first-served when you arrive (your ticket reserves capacity, not specific seats). If you miss your showtime, you'll need to purchase new tickets. We can't provide credits or refunds for no-shows, but rescheduling in advance is easy and free.

Why these policies?
Your ticket purchase reserves limited venue capacity that we can't resell after the 1-hour rescheduling window closes.

Code of Conduct

The Dome and its partners are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.

To ensure an immersive and enjoyable experience for all guests, please be respectful and considerate during your show.

The following are not permitted: disruptive, threatening, or unsafe behaviour; harassment or abusive conduct toward staff or other guests; failure to follow staff directions; or any unlawful activity.

Guests who violate this Code of Conduct may be removed from The Dome and are not entitled to a refund or compensation.

By purchasing a ticket and entering The Dome experience, you agree to abide by these guidelines and all staff directions.

MAKE IT A FULL DAY

Combine your visit with the Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory (weather permitting), the Museum of Vancouver, the Vancouver Maritime Museum, and the Vanier Park waterfront and beaches. A perfect spot for a picnic before or after the show.

LOCATION
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver BC V6J 3J9

Need help? Contact us.
Email: info@domevancouver.com

Watch the trailer here: