Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and stimulate your mind and senses...

“I want 'Mesmerica' to inspire you into taking a journey with me inside the mind, to engage your senses and feelings with a miraculous alchemy of sound and light!”

- James Hood, Show Creator

Meet James Hood

the artist behind Mesmerica...

James Hood is renowned as a vital and versatile musical pioneer - especially with his work on the PanART hang, a uniquely mesmeric melodic instrument, and for his collaborations with international animation artists.

His lengthy and varied musical resumé includes playing drums in The Pretenders, an ongoing two-decades-plus run as mastermind of the visionary ambient/electronica act Moodswings, and an expansive array of production and soundtrack projects.

What is Mesmerica?

This family-friendly, mind-expanding projection experience is designed to relieve stress, and is suitable for all ages 6 years and above.

Come and leave your troubles at the door as we take you on a fantastic journey into awe-inspiring imaginary landscapes.

How do I book tickets?

Tickets for Mesmerica can be purchased here

A limited number of seats are available each performance, so to avoid disappointment please book your Mesmerica tickets early, especially if booking groups.

Are there any promo codes?

Yes! We offer 10% off discounts for families, groups and returning guests.

When selecting your tickets look for ‘Redeem coupon/voucher’ text below your Shopping Cart, underneath your carts Total. Discounts apply to the entire cart.

MESMERICAFAMILY - 10% off for adults booking with children

MESMERICAGROUP - 10% off when booking 6 or more tickets

MESMERICASOUL - 10% off if you have seen Mesmerica before

Planning a visit for a large group?
We have the following discounts available;

15% off for bookings of x30-x99 tickets
20% off for bookings of x100+ tickets

Simply add any combination of ticket types and the discount should apply automatically once you reach the correct number of tickets in your shopping cart.

How do I contact the Box Office?

Please direct all customer service enquiries to our Mesmerica Box Office Team

All tickets are 100% refundable up to 30 days prior to the date of your event.

Our Customer Service Team aim to reply within 5 hours between the hours of 10am to 10pm (PT).

What are your Covid safety policies?

We are committed to following state and federal guidelines.

Should any precautions be required for a particular show, you will receive an email confirming the policies in place for the show you are attending. If you are not comfortable with these our customer service team will gladly assist you moving your tickets to a later showing.

For further information, see our Covid Safety Guidelines

Show Times & Seating Schedule

60 minutes before showtime - Doors open for check-in (+Wheelchair access)
30 minutes before showtime - VIP Guests Early Access seating in dome
15 minutes before showtime - General Admission seating in dome

Mesmerica's run time is approximately 1 hr

Additional Venue Information

Please plan to arrive on time and before the show starts, due to the dark environment of the theater.
Late seating after the show begins is generally not permitted due to safety concerns, and will be at the discretion of the show operator.

Seating is on a “first come first serve” basis. We suggest that you arrive early to have the best pick of seating for your group.

The theater is equipped with fixed seats equal to the maximum capacity of the theater. Groups arriving last who are unable to locate seats next to each other have the option to utilize movable chairs at the back of the theater.

Please refrain from bringing food or beverages along with you into the theater. Water bottles are welcome.

Details for parking can be found below.

Make a day of your visit to The Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science!

One of Southwestern Indiana's most established and significant cultural institutions, the Evansville Museum serves the Tri-State in offering experiences in Art, History and Science. The Museum utilizes their collections and resources to offer a variety of experiences in the form of exhibitions, programs, classes, lectures and giant screen movies.

Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium

Explore space and rediscover our amazing planet in our stunning Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium where you can see traditional planetarium shows and immersive full-dome cinema utilizing Digistar® projection technology. The 40-foot, 70 seat theater features stadium-style seating and a 10,000-watt surround sound system.
When not being utilized for programs, the theater is available for gaming party rentals.

ADMISSION & OPENING HOURS

The Museum and its galleries are open Thursday-Saturday 11 AM-5 PM and Sunday Noon-5 PM.

Giant screen movies and planetarium shows are presented hourly on weekends, and twice each day on weekday afternoons.

The Museum is closed Monday-Wednesday.

PARKING & DIRECTIONS

Free parking is available in our paved and lighted parking lot accessible from Riverside Drive.

The museum is easily accessible from the Lloyd Expressway, US Interstate 69 and US Highway 41

Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium is located at the Evansville Museum, 411 Southeast Riverside Drive, Evansville, Indiana, 47713

ACCESSIBILITY

The Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science is committed to providing programming that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of ability.

Due to the anticipated sellout crowds for Mesmerica, seating for those with special needs, including wheelchairs, should be arranged in advance by contacting The Museum several days prior to your need.

Assistive listening devices and seats with flip-up armrests are also available.

To make an accessibility request, please contact info@emusuem.org

FIND OUT MORE

To learn more about the Evansville Museum and the Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium, visit the Museums website at https://emuseum.org

Mesmerica 360 Evansville

Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium at the Evansville Museum

360° FULLDOME PROJECTION

7.1 SURROUND SOUND

3D ANIMATED VISUALS