The SciDome, established through an exceptional public/private partnership between Ohio State Newark and The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology, inspires and entertains the inner scientist in all of us. As a shared facility, the SciDome is open to The Works’ guests and school tours as well as Ohio State Newark classes and programming.
The SciDome is located at The Works’ campus in downtown Newark.
55 S. 1st Street
Newark, Ohio 43055
The SciDome serves as a classroom for Ohio State Newark students. Its high-definition projection brings the universe into vivid detail, while the intimate space invites class discussion and engagement. Astronomy classes taught by Ohio State Newark faculty are offered entirely in the SciDome. Other disciplines – such as biology, anatomy and geology – may also utilize the SciDome for individual class sessions.
SciDome live planetarium shows are scheduled daily during The Works’ normal business hours. The SciDome is free with paid admission or membership to The Works.
The stars aligned for Associate Professor Michael Stamatikos, PhD, in 2015 when he found himself in front of the Ohio State Newark board with the opportunity to share his desire for a planetarium in Newark. Six months later, he presented to the joint boards of Ohio State Newark and The Works. The central Ohio community quickly embraced this dynamic educational partnership with many private and corporate commitments culminating in a highly successful fundraising campaign. The SciDome grand opening followed on June 9, 2018.
