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.)

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.)

Cosmic Voyage
Explore some of the greatest scientific theories, Cosmic Voyage mixes computer animation with cutting-edge science to give us a sweeping view of the universe. A cosmic zoom extends from the surface of the Earth to the largest observable structures of the universe, and then back down into the sub-nuclear realm - a guided tour across some 42 orders of magnitude. (35 min.)

The Dark Knight
Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, he sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the Gotham City streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as The Joker. Rated PG-13 (2008)
Please note, this film does not offer audio description or rear window captioning.

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.)

Forces of Nature
The ground shakes, mountains explode, the sky turns black and violent — experience our planet's fiercest powers as "Forces of Nature" delivers the awesome spectacle of earthquakes, volcanoes and tornadoes. From volcanic eruptions on the island of Montserrat and trembling fault lines in Turkey, to storms ripping through the notorious "Tornado Alley" of America's Midwest, modern-day disasters from around the globe are witnessed in eye-popping enormity on the giant screen. The film captures inspiring and terrifying atmospheric and geological events, then takes audiences behind the disasters with scientists willing to risk their own lives to understand these forces and increase our odds of surviving these events. (2004, 40 minutes)

Kung Fu Panda
Enthusiastic, big and a bit clumsy, Po is the biggest fan of Kung Fu around. Po's dreams become reality when he joins the world of Kung Fu. But the vengeful and treacherous snow leopard Tai Ling is headed their way, and it's up to Po to defend everyone from the oncoming threat. (2008)
Please note, this film does not offer audio description or rear window captioning.

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).

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).

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.