Aircraft Carrier: Guardians of the Sea
One of the greatest engineering feats in history, the modern U.S. nuclear carrier is a masterpiece of technology, and the flagship of the fleet.
Airbus IMAX Theater
Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center
14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway
Chantilly, VA
The Airbus IMAX® Theater at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center houses the biggest IMAX screen in Northern Virginia. The Airbus IMAX® Theater is among the first in the world to feature the latest IMAX® laser projection system. The dual 4K laser projection system, with a 12 discrete channel sound system, provides audiences with the sharpest, brightest, clearest, and most vivid digital images ever, combined with a whole new level of immersive audio. The future of movie technology is here!
Parking is free at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center after 4 p.m., otherwise parking is available for $15.
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Showtimes for July 18, 2024
Blue Planet
How did Earth begin? How is it changing, and what is mankind's role in these changes? Blue Planet investigates these questions with footage taken on the ocean floor, on the ground and in space, and data from satellites.
Deadpool & Wolverine
Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool & Wolverine” delivers the ultimate, iconic, cinematic team-up throwdown.
Deep Sky
Deep Sky brings the awe-inspiring images captured by NASA's Webb Telescope to IMAX®
DREAM BIG: Engineering Our World
DREAM BIG: Engineering Our World is a giant screen film that will transform how we think about engineering.
Galapagos
Part adventure, part scientific expedition, part personal quest, and part fantastic voyage, this unprecedented non-fiction film takes audiences on a journey with marine biologist Dr.
Journey to Space
Discover how NASA’s shuttle program has led to its exciting new era of space exploration.
Superpower Dogs
Experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world's most amazing dogs. In this inspiring true story, our best friends are also real-life superheroes.
The Dream Is Alive
Shot by 14 NASA astronauts on three shuttle missions, the film includes footage of launches and landings, satellite capture and repairs, space walks and an inside look how the astronauts live in space.
To Fly!
Take a multi-stop journey through the history of flight in this classic IMAX adventure.
Twisters
A retired tornado-chaser and meteorologist is persuaded to return to Oklahoma to work with a new team and new technologies.
Parking
Parking is free at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center after 4 p.m., otherwise parking is $15 per vehicle.
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