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

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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).


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

  • Check-in begins 45 minutes before each show.

    Please note:
  • VIP ticket holders are invited to enjoy early seat selection in the planetarium, up to 15 minutes before show start time.
  • 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.
  • Due to the dark environment of our theater, please plan to arrive on time and before the show starts. Latecomers will not be admitted.

Additional Venue Information

No food and drink are allowed in the planetarium.

Venue Information

The James E. Richmond Science Center

The mission of the James E. Richmond Science Center is to inspire and stimulate an appreciation of science and its interrelationship with all other disciplines. The center exists to serve and enrich the entire student population of Charles County, as well as the greater Southern Maryland community. The center accomplishes their goals by creating exciting and memorable experiences that are multi-disciplinary in focus and incorporate their hands-on Discovery Lab, NOAA Science on a Sphere content, and the Planetarium.

The James E. Richmond Science Center is located on the campus of St. Charles High School in Waldorf, opened in July 2014. The Science Center is a cutting edge experiential center that hosts school groups, family and community events. The Science Center’s focal points include a 184 seat planetarium, a 6-foot diameter NOAA Science on a Sphere, and a Discovery Lab all which are used in combination to allow students and visitors to experience various levels of science, math, history, and fine arts, in new and exciting ways. The Center specializes in STEAM and problem based learning and can customize learning experiences for all ages.

ADDRESS

James E. Richmond Science Center, 5305 Piney Church Road, Waldorf, MD 20602

JERSC ADMISSION & OPENING HOURS

Your Mesmerica tickets permit you entry to the planetarium for the performance time you have booked for, no other tickets need to be purchased for you to attend!

However, if you wish to visit the James E. Richmond Science Center (JERSC) & their programming, the opening hours are:

The JERSC is open Wednesday and Thursday evenings for fulldome movies and seasonal planetarium shows at 6:30 PM.

They are also open on select Saturday mornings for fulldome shows between 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM.

Admission is $8 for adults, free for CCPS staff with ID, members, and ages 3 and under.

FIND OUT MORE

To learn more about the James E. Richmond Science Center visit us at https://sciencecenter.ccboe.com/

PARKING & DIRECTIONS
JERSC has some parking and handicap parking in the lot in front of the building, near the flag poles. Additional parking is available in the large lot to the right of the building. Please enter the building at the main entrance near the flag poles, using the doors with the Science Center logos.