
THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
MMSD Planetarium, Madison, WI



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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.
The imagery and sounds in our production are all 100% real marine species recorded in the Ocean.
This is NOT Artificial Intelligence.
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.
Reviews
"The sounds of the ocean fill the room with tranquility and joy."

"An exceptional event!"

"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.

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
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Sounds of the Ocean?
Q: Are there any live dolphins or whales in the show?
Q: Are there any promo codes?
Q: Planning a visit for a large group?
Q: How do I contact the Box Office?
Q: Is the show suitable for people with sensory needs?
Q: Show Times & Seating Schedule