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Omnifest 2008

Six giant films. One little month.
March 7 - April 6

Nothing compares to the thrill of a larger-than-life Omnitheater movie... unless it's the thrill of seeing six in one day! During Omnifest, take in daily showings of six different films. It's one short month jam-packed with enormous movie excitement!

EverestEverest

You are invited into the real life drama of a 1996 journey to the summit of Mount Everest, complete with icefalls, dangerous cliffs, and a harrowing rescue of mountaineers. Everest is perhaps the most acclaimed giant screen film of all time.

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Cowboys: Ride Around the WorldCowboys: Ride Around the World

Embark on a spectacular giant-screen trip through Argentina, British Columbia, Chile, Mexico, Morocco, Spain and Texas to meet vaqueros, gauchos, baqueanos and cowboys. These rugged men and women were often the first to settle the wild frontiers, helping lay the foundation in language, music and dress for the entire New World.

Presented byFord

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Roar: Lions of the KalahariRoar: Lions of the Kalahari

Witness the powerful story of a lion king who must wage the battle of his life against a young nomadic lion determined to oust him from his throne. You'll see the most amazing lion behavior ever seen on the giant screen and come face-to-face with other natural inhabitants of the African desert.

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Indonesia: Dance of LifeIndonesia: Dance of Life

Sit back and enjoy a breathtaking portrayal of dance, music, and art of the Indonesian Archipelago. Indonesia: Dance of Life is a perfect winter getaway.



AmazonAmazon

It is the mightiest river in the world, the lifeblood for whole civilizations, and home to more than 5,000 different species of fish and the more than 60,000 different species of plants that live on its banks. The Omnitheater's ninety-foot domed screen will take you on a wondrous journey to experience the Amazon's remarkable healing powers.

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The AlpsThe Alps

In the thin air above Switzerland, on the sheer rock-and-ice wall known as the Eiger, an American climber is about to embark on the most perilous and meaningful ascent he has ever undertaken: an attempt to scale the legendary mountain that took his renowned father's life.

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Science Museum member tickets on sale now!

• Your first Omnifest film each day is free!
• Get a 15% discount on each additional film on the same day
• No Reservation Fee for telephone reservations; discount for online reservations

Call (651) 221-9444 to purchase tickets.

Become a member today



General public tickets on sale now!

Tickets for Omnifest films are:

• $7.50 for adults (first film)
• $6.50 for children and seniors (first film)
• Get a 15% discount on each additional film on the same day

Call (651) 221-9444 to purchase tickets.

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Audio Description is available for this Omnitheater film.

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Rear Projection Captioning is available for this Omnitheater film.

En Espanol

Headphones are available to listen to this Omnitheater film in Spanish.

Please inquire at the box office on level 5 or call (651) 221-9444.

Questions? (651) 221-9444 / info@smm.org

 

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