Omnifest at the Science Museum of Minnesota 2026

Omnifest at the Science Museum of Minnesota brings five amazing movies to the Omnitheater’s giant screen!

My son and I love going to the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Omnitheater. It’s one of our favorite things to do during winter!

Omnifest is taking place at the Science Museum of Minnesota in St Paul February 26th through April 5th, 2026. It has so much to offer you could make an afternoon or whole day of it!

The best part about the Omnitheater, besides the amazing films, is that there’s not a bad seat in the whole place and the seats are super comfortable.

The technology itself is super interesting and cool so be sure to take a look at it before the movie starts.

About Omnifest:

Omnifest can take you on some amazing journeys! This movie marathon is like no other, featuring larger-than-life treks through unknown corners of the cosmos and playdates with nature’s coolest creatures. This Omnifest, dive deep into the breathtaking scenes beneath our seas, travel the world’s most pristine ecosystems, and experience extreme weather phenomena — all without ever leaving downtown St. Paul. 

Back-to-back showings every day mean you can choose one, two, or even all five in one day!

Omnifest 2026 Film List:

With a diverse film line-up that appeals to all ages and interests, Omnifest 2026 is an ideal destination this winter.

• Apollo 11: Crafted from a trove of 70mm footage and more than 11,000 hours of uncatalogued audio recordings, Apollo 11 takes viewers straight to the heart of NASA’s most celebrated mission — the one that first put men on the moon. Immersed in the perspectives of the astronauts, the team in Mission Control, and the millions of spectators on the ground, vividly experience those momentous days and hours in 1969 when humankind took one giant leap into the future.
• Into America’s Wild: Narrated by Morgan Freeman, Into America’s Wild takes you on a cross-country journey to some of the most beautiful but little-known landscapes of North America. From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, this nonstop adventure via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and other thrilling vehicles explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world.
• Oceans: Our Blue Planet: Oceans: Our Blue Planet takes viewers on a global odyssey to discover the largest and least explored habitat on earth. New ocean science and technology has allowed us to go further into the unknown than ever thought possible. From the coastal shallows to deeper, more mysterious worlds, this film reveals the untold stories of the oceans’ most astonishing creatures.
• Volcanos: Fires of Creation: Explorer Carsten Peter leads audiences across the globe to discover molten worlds and exploding craters in this adrenaline-filled, immersive experience that reveals the powerful forces shaping our planet.
• Lost in Space: A Stellar Tours Adventure: Captain a spaceship, explore the universe, and search for signs of extraterrestrial life in this live digital telescope show.

With all these films to choose from, there’s something for everyone.  You can see the dates each film is running and purchase tickets in advance on their website.