Ethyl IMAX®DOME Giant Screen Films

Breathtaking wide-angle, 70 mm films on a wide variety of topics are presented inside the Ethyl Corporation IMAX®DOME using the IMAX® projection system.

Arabia Sponsored by Virginia Eye Institute ARABIA
Opens Feb. 14
Travel to the exotic and fascinating land of Arabia. Explore the ancient tombs of a lost city; dive through the reefs of the Red Sea; and experience the Hajj - the largest gathering of people on Earth. Discover an extraordinary culture and experience modern day Arabia in the midst of monumental change.  ARABIA reveals a unique culture, a history full of adventure, an environment of extreme challenges, a people of strong faith, and a chance for a film to bridge cultures and reduce misunderstanding between peoples.

An epic combination of historical recreations and contemporary scenes of everyday life, ARABIA follows the story of charismatic 22-year-old Arabian filmmaking student Hamzah Jamjoom as he returns home from Chicago's De Paul University to make a film about his native culture. As Hamzah discovers the roots of his people's ancient traditions, audiences will learn how Arabian society developed through history into what it is today and discover a visually striking world of fascinating heritage. Runtime: 40 minutes

Click here to download ARABIA Resource and Activity Guide.

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Mysteries of the Great Lakes MYSTERIES OF THE GREAT LAKES
Now Showing!
All across the Great Lakes basin, there is a renewed interest in the health of the Lakes, and an increased awareness of the importance of this fresh water resource to the social and economic vitality of North America. Dubbed ‘inland seas’ by early European explorers, the Great Lakes have some of the most spectacular wilderness scenery on earth, and a fifth of all the planet’s fresh water. Today, 25% of all Canadians, and 10% of Americans live on the Great Lakes. In addition, one in every three Canadians and one in every seven Americans rely on the Great Lakes for their fresh water.

Through several interlocking stories, including the story of maritime commerce and the ships that move cargo through the inland waterway, MYSTERIES OF THE GREAT LAKES will take you on a journey through the greatest lake system in the world, and showcase the amazing geography, ecology, science, and history of the region through the most powerful film medium in the world -- IMAX®. Runtime: 40 minutes

Click here for the Mysteries of the Great Lakes Educator Guide Web site.

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Grand Canyon Adventure Grand canyon Adventure
Now Showing!
Join environmental advocates Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Wade Davis as they set out with their daughters, traveling deep into the Grand Canyon and down the river that runs through it. With stunning photography and sweeping aerial shots the renowned filmmakers capture all the majesty of the Colorado and The Grand Canyon in the largest film format ever made. Runtime: 40 minutes

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Planetarium Shows Planetarium

Destination: Universe
Showing at 1 p.m. daily. Runtime: 20 minutes
Tickets: $3; museum members free
Blast off for an incredible journey of exploration. Using the computerized magic of our Digistar™ planetarium, we'll take you from our local solar system out to the edge of the known universe. Runtime: 20 minutes

LiveSky
Presented at 6 p.m. on the third Friday of every month.
Tickets: $5; museum members free
 Take a guided tour of the current night sky and find out about the latest celestial happenings. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and make requests of your astronomer host. Since the sky is always changing and audience questions and requests vary, each LiveSky show is different.

Please note: Once a LiveSky program has begun, the theater is very dark. For safety reasons, we cannot seat latecomers.


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