Have you been to a movie at the Science Museum of Virginia IMAX® theater? If not, you don’t know what you’re missing! It’s not just a movie – it’s an incredible time of being immersed into another world with the 76 foot screen. You don’t just watch the movie – you become a part of it.
The IMAX films are projected on a screen which is ten times the size of traditional 35mm film. And the screens surround the entire theater so every seat is a GREAT seat!
The Best Part?
The best part of all is that films shown at the IMAX are not only educational, but fun, exciting, engaging, and even funny. Take a look at what’s playing now at the Science Museum’s IMAX Dome:
- Rocky Mountain Express (thru May 24th) an epic adventure of building Canada’s first transcontinental railway system as you are propelled on a steam train journey through the majestic Canadian Rockies.
- Born to Be Wild (Thru May 24th) an inspiring story of love and dedication between humans and animals. It’s a journey through unbelievable lush forests and rugged terrain.
- Flight of the Butterflies (COMING May 25th – September 6th) – An incredible migration of hundreds of millions of Monarch butterflies across North America.
- To The Arctic (COMING May 25, 2013 to September 6th) – Venture across floating ice with a mother polar bear and her two cubs as you take an extraordinary journey into the Arctic.
Group Showings
The Science Museum also offers special group showings for groups of 35+. This is great for school groups, special events, or any time a large group of people want to enjoy an unbelievable theater experience together.
Some of the options include:
- Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk
- Coral Reef Adventure
- Dolphins
- Forces of Nature
- Greece: Secrets of the Past
- Hubble
- Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West
- Mummies: Secrets of the Pharoahs
Don’t take our word for it – check it out yourself. The IMAX Dome is one of Richmond’s most fantastic entertainment spots for kids and adults. It’s a place where you are transported into another world for a brief period – and you will feel as though you have been on a geographic adventure.