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Mesmerica PGA Award
Mesmerica Center for Conscious Creativity Award
Mesmerica Jena Fulldome Award
Mesmerica DTLA Film Festival
Mesmerica 360 Awards

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.

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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-x80 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).


Is the show suitable for guests who are prone to seizures or motion sickness?
There are no strobe lights used in the production but there are some fast image and light transitions, so we would advise caution for those who suffer from seizures. Equally, while the vast majority of our patrons have an amazing time with no issues, a small minority who are very susceptible to motion sickness find immersive entertainment slightly uncomfortable, so we would advise caution if you fall into this camp.

Is the show suitable for autistic people?
We have found that autistic people LOVE our shows! Please note the venue is dark and there is surround sound. We advise sitting at the end of a row if you think a quick exit might be required. Our on-site staff will assist if you alert them at check-in.

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

COVID-19 GUIDELINES

Show Times & Seating Schedule

VIP Guests & Wheelchair check-in 45 minutes before showtime
General Admission check-in 30 minutes before showtime

Please arrive promptly, seats within ticket classes are first-come-first-served. Latecomers will not be admitted.

Mesmerica's run time is approximately 1 hr


Additional Venue Information

Please plan to arrive on time as due to darkness in the theater and safety concerns, there will be no late seating after the show starts or re-entry.

Seating is open & operated on a “first come first serve” basis; arrive early to have the best pick of the seating!

No food or drink is allowed in the planetarium except water in sealing containers. Vending machines are available near the theater with food and drinks. Do not discard food related trash in the theater.

Details for parking can be found below.

Venue Information

The University of Wyoming’s Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium at the Laramie Campus

The planetarium was been renamed in honor of the Windy Ridge Foundation’s owner Harry C. Vaughan, who was a professor of meteorology in the Iowa State Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences. Vaughan worked at the Ames Laboratory, later teaching courses in meteorology, earth sciences and agronomy at the Iowa State Department.

Upon retirement, Vaughan moved to Laramie, where he befriended a number of faculty members in UW’s Department of Atmospheric Science. He devoted his time to his love of astronomy and built a personal observatory in his backyard to make his own astronomical observations and also mentored UW students.

This immersive digital dome theater offers educational astronomy shows, live entertainment and exciting theater experiences for all ages! The theater has 64 comfortable seats, with two projectors that combine to create a nearly 4k image with 5.1 surround sound.

This planetarium offers live interactive programs to the public throughout the week and is available for private rentals, field trips, and special events for the community!

LOCATION

UW Planetarium 1000 E University Ave Laramie, WY 82071

PARKING & DIRECTIONS
The areas to park after 5pm for free nearest to the planetarium are marked on the map with red outline and yellow filling. 

The streets for parking are;

Ivinson Street between 9th and 11th north of the planetarium 

Bradley between 9th and 11th st south to the planetarium.


The University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium is located in the basement of the Physical Sciences building.

Enter the Physical Sciences building at the south-western entrance closest to the classroom building and follow the signs down a level to our lobby.

The planetarium is located under the computer lab with an elevator and stairs in our lobby area. The planetarium is wheelchair accessible.

Physical Sciences is located at D 9 in the University of Wyoming map.



FIND OUT MORE
To learn more about the Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium visit us at: https://www.uwyo.edu/physics/planetarium/index.html