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Dinosaurs Alive

See the earliest creatures of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous in this captivating adventure of science and discovery.

Showing Daily at 3 p.m.

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Superpower Dogs

Experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most amazing dogs.

Showing daily at 11 a.m.

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Birth of Planet Earth

Travel back some 5 billion years ago to the origins of our planet.

Tuesday–Friday at 1 p.m.

Saturday–Sunday at Noon

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Big Astronomy

Learn about the people and places who make big astronomy and big science happen.

Special Showing October 22

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Imagine the Moon

Human imagination continues to inspire our relationship with the moon.

Saturday–Sunday at 2 p.m.

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National Parks Adventure

Journey alongside modern-day explorers into America’s most beautiful places.

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We Are Stars

Journey 13.8 billion years through time and space to discover our explosive origins.

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One World, One Sky

Discover a brilliant spectacle of light and color as you watch the stars twinkle over Sesame Street.

Special Showing November 26–28 at 10 a.m.

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Flight of the Butterflies

Experience firsthand the beauty of the migration cycle of butterflies.

Available for Groups Only

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Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk

Twist and turn in an epic rafting adventure down the Colorado River.

Available for Groups Only

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Cosmic Climate Cookbook

Explore the critical ingredients and cosmic recipe for supporting life on a planet.

Available for Groups Only

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Humpback Whales

Discover the hidden world of nature’s most awe-inspiring mammal.

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Secrets of the Sun

Examine the pivotal role the sun plays in the life of our solar system.

Available for Groups Only

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Seven Wonders

Turn back the pages of time to glimpse some of the universe’s greatest wonders.

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Lamps of Atlantis

Explore how the stars influenced history’s most inspiring civilizations.

Available for Groups Only

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Phantom of the Universe

Join this journey of discovery as scientists hunt for dark matter.

Special showing on October 30–31 at 2 p.m.

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Live Universe Exploration

Take a custom live adventure through the universe with a Museum astronomer.

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Sunstruck

Travel back to the beginning of time and learn about this special star and how it supports life.

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Stars of the Pharaohs

Search the skies of the past and uncover knowledge hidden in the sands of time.

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Violent Universe

Take a look at the most enigmatic forces in the cosmos.

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Volcanoes - The Fires of Creation

Discover molten worlds and exploding craters in this adrenaline-filled, immersive experience.

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Antarctica

Discover the remote and hostile, beautiful and awe-inspiring continent at the bottom of the world.

Starting November 1,

Showing Daily at 11 a.m.

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Secret Lives of Stars

View stars like never before as you peer into their secret lives.

Available for Groups Only

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Amazon Adventure

Experience the epic, true story of an explorer's 11-year journey through the visually stunning and biodiverse Amazon rainforest.

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Oceans: Our Blue Planet

Embark on a global odyssey through the largest and least-explored habitat on Earth.

Available for Groups Only

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Dream Big

Follow the inspirational stories of people who dared to dream, making the impossible possible with STEM!

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Experience the Aurora

See nature’s most stunning light show as you watch the winter sky come to life before your eyes.

Available for Groups Only