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Sounds of the Ocean is an award-winning immersive experience that invites you and your family to the heart of the deep blue sea.
In a society burdened with stress, this transformative project offers calm and rest. It is an invitation to forge a deep connection with the enchanting life that dwells beneath the waves. The experience combines sounds of whales & dolphins, original music, immersive visual art and ocean imagery to guide you on a mindful underwater odyssey.
"We want to take you on a sonic scuba dive, to inspire a deep connection with ocean life and yourself."
- Joshua Sam Miller, Creative Director
An Official UN Ocean Decade Activity.
360° FULLDOME
PROJECTION
5.1 SURROUND
SOUND
100% REAL
OCEAN IMAGERY
10% of proceeds to support local ocean conservation
REVIEWS
"An exceptional event!"
"The sounds of the ocean fill the room with tranquility and joy."
"A prompt for remembering what makes the sea so breathtakingly rare."
MEET THE CREATORS
Sounds of the Ocean is a project built from our passion for the ocean, film, music and creative storytelling. It evolved naturally over the course of five years while touring through the United States, Costa Rica, the Middle East and Europe.
Our immersive experience is designed to take you on a “deep dive” to better understand what life is like underwater, feel the love in dolphin and whale song and return gently to the surface feeling more connected. Our hope is that you find the experience to be deeply relaxing and supportive of your overall wellbeing.
From this place of building a loving connection with oneself, we believe that we can make small changes in our daily habits to reduce our consumption and live more sustainably in balance with the natural world.
- Joshua & Elise
FAQ
What is Sounds of the Ocean?
This mindful underwater journey is family-friendly, designed to support your mental health, and is suitable for all ages 4 years and above.
Take a moment for yourself, as we take you on a scuba dive into the deep blue sea!
Are there any live dolphins or whales in the show?
No! We us all recorded images and sounds of ocean life. No animals were harmed in the making of this film.
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.
SOTOFAMILY - 10% off for adults booking with children
SOTOGROUP - 10% off when booking 6 or more tickets
SOTOLOVE - 10% off if you have seen "Sounds of the Ocean' before
Planning a visit for a large group?
We have the following discounts available:
15% off for bookings of 20-49 tickets, 20% off 50+ tickets
Please contact us for group discounts.
How do I contact the Box Office?
Please direct all customer service enquiries to our Sounds of the Ocean Box Office Team
All tickets are non-refundable.
If you have a special request, please email our Customer Service Team and we will aim to reply within 24 hours.
Is the show suitable for people with sensory needs?
We have found that people with sensory needs LOVE our shows, especially kids! 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.
Show Times & Seating Schedule
Check-in begins 15 minutes before each show.
Please note:
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VIP ticket holders are invited to enjoy early seat selection in the planetarium, starting from 15 minutes before show start time.
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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.
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Food and Drink are not permitted inside the planetarium
VENUE INFORMATION
Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) Planetarium
The MMSD Planetarium serves more than 23000 annually from the Madison and south-central Wisconsin area. The planetarium delivers fulldome, video based projections for many different experiences.
The MMSD Planetarium is located in Madison, Wisconsin’s west side at Vel Phillips Memorial High School.
The planetarium has upgraded from its original Spitz AP3 projector to the latest technology with the Digistar 7 projection system.
Current upgrades replace the planetarium’s two incandescent projectors with state of the art tech as well as the audio system to a tuned native 5.1 surround sound system. Combined, this unique environment allows for an amazing, 360-degree immersive experience.
Address
Vel Phillips Memorial High School,
201 S. Gammon Road, Madison, WI 53717
More Information
The MMSD Planetarium has wheelchair spaces in the theater. If attending with a larger group requiring wheelchair access, please let us know in advance as we have 3 additional seats that can be removed to accommodate your needs
Find out more about the MMSD Planetariums other events & programme by visiting their website here: https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/planetarium
Parking & Directions
As seating is on a first come, first served basis, it is recommended that you allow at least 30 minutes from the time you arrive at parking to the start of your show.
Located on the northeast corner at the intersection of Gammon and Mineral Point Roads, on Madison’s far west side (near West Towne Mall)... parking is available in our large lot on the Mineral Point Road side of the building. You can enter the building through the doors under the Welcome Center awning and proceed straight ahead to our cafeteria area where one turn to the left brings you right to the planetarium’s entrance.
MAKE AN IMPACT
Oceanic Global and Sounds of the Ocean have partnered to harness the power of music and immersive experiences to deepen humanity’s connection to the Ocean. This collaboration merges Oceanic Global’s mission-driven approach with Sounds of the Ocean’s unique blend of nature’s soundscapes, music, and meditation to inspire environmental awareness and Ocean stewardship. Together, we aim to create transformative experiences that foster well-being, promote sustainability, and encourage a deeper appreciation for Our Blue Planet.
Sounds of the Ocean is produced by Embodied Sounds, Inc., an award-winning immersive wellness experience studio focused on supporting mental health and environmental activism.
Embodied Sounds is proud to be a 1% For the Planet Partner and EU4Ocean Platform Partner.
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