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| TICKET TYPE | IMAX and Planetarium Films | Additional Non-Feature IMAX Films |
New Release Feature Films |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member | $6.50 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Adult (13-59) | $9.00 | $6.00 | $15.00 |
| Senior (60+) | $8.00 | $6.00 | $14.00 |
| Youth (2-12) | $7.50 | $6.00 | $13.50 |
| Group | $6.00 | $6.00 | $11.00 |
- Admission prices are per person, per ticket. Purchase tickets in person at theater box offices, by phone or online up to two weeks in advance. Prices and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Admission to all screenings of "One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure" and "The Stars Tonight" in the Albert Einstein Planetarium are free.
- Feature films are defined as IMAX films with running times of 60 minutes or more.
- Additional non-feature IMAX films may be added for $6.00. Valid after/with the purchase of any IMAX film or planetarium show at full price. The $6.00 rate is valid within one week of the additional full-price purchase. Proof of original purchase is required. May not be applied to the same show as the original purchase. Not available for internet sales, simulator rides or feature-length films. May not be used with any other discount or promotion.
- The members rate is not available for internet sales. Membership card must be provided when purchasing tickets.
- The group rate is available for parties of 10 or more. Advance purchase is required. Visit www.si.edu/groupsales or call 866 868-7774 for more information.
- Click here for detailed online purchasing instructions (PDF)
- Additional processing fees apply to internet and telephone purchases.
- Theater box offices open daily at 10:00 AM and close after the start of the last scheduled show. The telephone reservation center operates daily from 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM.
- The theaters and reservation center are open every day, except December 25.
- All tickets are general admission. Assigned seating is not available.
- No refunds or exchanges.
Take your friends and family on new adventures.
Groups of 10 or more receive up to 30% off admission to our IMAX® Theaters and Einstein Planetarium, with one complimentary ticket for every 20 purchased (excludes bulk vouchers).
Bulk IMAX Tickets
Groups of 10 or more can purchase bulk, prepaid tickets good for any daytime educational show at any one of our three IMAX theaters and planetarium.
IMAX on Demand
Arrange a special morning screening with our IMAX on Demand package. Choose from
any of the films in our IMAX and Planetarium Adventure Library, and screen the
film before the museum doors open to the public. IMAX and Planetarium On Demand screenings are offered for groups of 20 or more (40 for Title 1 schools) every morning around 9:15 am (start times vary based on location). Minimum one-week notice is required to book dates and choice of films are subject to availability.
