Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity

There's a place from which nothing escapes, not even light, where time and space literally come to end. It's at this point, inside this fantastic riddle, that black holes exert their sway over the cosmos. Zip through other-wordly wormholes, experience the creation of the Milky Way Galaxy, and witness the violent death of a star and subsequent birth of a black hole. Mathematical equations, cutting-edge science, and Einstein's theories fill in holes along the way, providing the most complete picture yet on this mysterious phenomenon. (25 min.)

Blue Planet

Get a first-hand view of Earth from space as experienced, up until now, only by astronauts.

Witness the powerful forces that affect our planet, including volcanoes, earthquakes and typhoons, as well as the impact that humans have had on Earth’s ecosystem.  “If a picture is worth a thousand words, any one scene from ‘Blue Planet’ is worth a zillion”—Washington Post. (42 min.)

Cosmic Collisions
The breathtaking new Space Show, Cosmic Collisions, narrated by award-winning actor, director, and producer Robert Redford, is a spectacular immersive theater experience. Cosmic Collisions launches visitors on a thrilling trip through space and time—well beyond the calm face of the night sky—to explore cosmic collisions, hypersonic impacts that drive the dynamic and continuing evolution of the universe. (23 min.)

Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag follows American F-15 Eagle pilot John Stratton as he trains with some of the world’s best pilots. The movie depicts Stratton’s progression through the challenging and dangerous exercises of Operation Red Flag, the international training program for air forces of allied countries. (2004, 40 min.)

Magic of Flight

Climb aboard for an exciting journey through the history of flight in this classic IMAX adventure. From the first flights of the Wright brothers to the dramatic high speed aerobatics of the world-renowned Blue Angels, Magic of Flight is faster, higher, and wilder than you can ever imagine. Narrated by Tom Selleck. (1996; 40 min.)

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, The IMAX Experience

When the natural history museum in New York closes for renovations, the museum artifacts move to the big leagues: our very own Smithsonian Institution. Adventure and chaos ensue as the collections come to life.

This follow-up to the 2006 blockbuster features collections from five Smithsonian museums and was filmed on location in the National Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian Castle, and the National Mall. Rated PG. (2009; 120 min.)

3D Sun
In October 2006, NASA launched two spacecraft that would, for the first time in the history of space exploration, capture space-born, high-definition 3D images of the Sun. In 3D Sun, the leading NASA scientists from the mission unveil these images and take us behind the scenes to tell the story of the Sun and why it is of crucial importance to all of us. 3D Sun gives the audiences a chance to see the Sun up close in startling 3D. Stand above the arctic circle and witness the most brilliant auroras on Earth; take a ride on a solar blast from the Sun's surface to Earth's Magnetosphere, and come to a deeper understanding of what this vast sea of fire means to life here on Earth. (2007; 20 minutes).

Star Trek: The IMAX Experience

Boldly go where no one has gone before in IMAX with a young crew in this latest installment of the Star Trek series. See how one of the greatest crews came together and began their journey at the Starfleet Academy. Rated PG-13. (2009; 126 min.)

To Fly!
Experience the legendary Imax film that millions have raved about for over 30 years. Watch the Earth drop away beneath you on an 1800s balloon ascent; rocket across the Arizona skies with the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels; soar on a hang glider off the coast of Hawaii; and blast off into space on a Saturn rocket. The incredible Imax 5-story screen and 20,000 watts of sound will take you on a journey few pilots have experienced. To Fly! is the Museum's first and most popular Imax film. (1976; 27 minutes).

Transformers Revenge of the Fallen: The IMAX Experience

The battle for Earth has ended but the battle for the universe has just begun. After returning to Cybertron, Starscream assumes command of the Decepticons, and has decided to return to Earth with force. The Autobots believing that peace was possible finds out that Megatron's dead body has been stolen from the US Military by Skorpinox and revives him using his own spark.

Now Megatron is back seeking revenge and with Starscream and more Decepticon reinforcements on the way, the Autobots with reinforcements of their own, may have more to deal with than meets the eye. Rated PG-13. (2009; 147 min.)

The Stars Tonight
Journey through the stars, constellations and celestial highlights of the current night sky with a Museum staff member using the Albert Einstein Planetarium projector.

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