The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) in Syracuse’s Armory Square has announced National Grid as the naming sponsor for the ExploraDome, the museum’s upcoming new planetarium and theatre. (Photo credit: zoeyadvertising.com)
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — National Grid is the naming sponsor for the new planetarium and theatre at the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) in Syracuse’s Armory Square.
The National Grid ExploraDome is in its final stages of renovations and will be open to the public April 9, the MOST said in a news release.
“By renovating the theatre and adding in a unique planetarium component, we will provide a location for visitors and students to experience things like space exploration and environmental science topics that will ultimately increase awareness and understanding of STEM in a way that only the MOST can provide,” Lauren Kochian, president of the MOST, said. “This upgrade wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of all of our partners at National Grid, a long-time STEM education and exhibit sponsor, at the MOST and in the community.”
STEM is short for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
The MOST said it began renovating its “outdated” facility in March 2021, a $2.6 million dollar effort that included updated screens, seating, and surround sound.
The conversion will feature a second-generation laser-illuminated, ultra-high-resolution Laser CineDome projection system, “only the second to exist in the world today,” per the museum.
“National Grid and the MOST are moving on parallel paths, marked by technology-led transformations that require an even greater commitment to STEM education,” Alberto Bianchetti, regional director, National Grid Customer and Community Management, said. “National Grid is pleased to answer the MOST’s call for support by significantly expanding our long-standing partnership and introduce the National Grid ExploraDome.”
This project is inspired by National Grid’s Project C initiative, which the company says is about “ensuring that the clean energy future is equitable and that no one will be left behind.” National Grid believes the MOST and the new planetarium and theatre align with this initiative, per the release.
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