IMAX

Alaska: Spirit of the Wild

Journey through Alaska, a land of Arctic ice, unique natural phenomena, and exotic wildlife. In this feast for the eye you explore an immense frontier that seems hostile to life yet supports remarkable abundance. Follow some of nature’s greatest stories, including millions of salmon making their annual 10,000-mile sojourn to spawn in Alaska’s waters. Narrated by Charlton Heston.
June 13 2008 - September 25, 2008
1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.

Beavers

Plunge into the aquatic habitat of nature’s greatest engineers for an intimate look at the life of one beaver family. Remarkable underwater photography takes you inside their lodge for a rare look at these charming and industrious creatures as they overcome dangers, grow, play, and transform the world around them. Shot on location in Ontario and in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
June 13, 2008 - September 25, 2008
11:30 a.m.

Coral Reef Adventure

Follow the real-life expedition of ocean explorers as they struggle to save a natural beauty. Swim through the sun-drenched islands and waters of the South Pacific, to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, Fiji, Tahiti, and the mysterious depths of Rangiroa Atoll, as scientists document the health of coral reefs and strive to protect them from jeopardy. Narrated by Liam Neeson.
June 13, 2008 - September 25, 2008
10:30 a.m.

Greece: Secrets of the Past

Its reign was magnificent; its fall was sudden and mysterious. And its influence on modern society is unparalleled. Uncover buried secrets during an archaeological adventure through Greece’s islands. The splendor of the Golden Age truly comes alive as you witness The Parthenon brought back to its original glory through amazing leading-edge computer-generated images. Narrated by Nia Vardalos.
June 13, 2008 - September 25, 2008
4:00 p.m.

Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure

You’ll grip your seat during one of the greatest adventure stories ever told. Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ill-fated 1914–1916 expedition never accomplished its goal of being the first to cross Antarctica. Instead it has become a testament to heroism and human endurance, as 28 men spent two years in the barren, frigid Antarctic after their ship was caught in ice and crushed. Narrated by Kevin Spacey.
June 13, 2008 - September 25, 2008
2:00 p.m.

To Fly! with featurette Yampa: The Untamed River

For many, this film about transportation and flight in America was their first taste of IMAX technology. It was the first film shown in Phipps IMAX Theater when it opened in 1983. In this breathtaking experience, you float in a balloon over the Vermont countryside and Niagara Falls, fly with wild barnstormers and precise Blue Angels, and enjoy a birds-eye view as you hang-glide in Hawaii and soar in a rocket lift-off.
June 13, 2008 - September 25, 2008
3:00 p.m.

Important Information

Pricing: $4.50/student, 1 free adult/10 students, $4.50/additional adult (minimum 10 students per show). Museum admission is not included. Reservations are required.

General: School groups must have a reservation, arrive at the Museum 30 minutes before showtime, and be assembled and in line 15 minutes prior to the show. Rear Window closed captioning and descriptive audio are available for most films in Phipps IMAX Theater, but it must be requested at the box office 20 minutes prior to showtime on a first-come, first-served basis.

Teacher guides: www.dmns.org/onlineguides (available for some theater shows)