Omnitheater Films
The Alps
Now through June 12, 2008
Forty years ago, climber John Harlin's father—a rising media star considered one of America's best mountaineers—set out to pioneer a bold new route straight up the Eiger's 6,000-foot face. At 4,000 feet, approaching the summit, his rope broke, sending him plummeting to a tragic death that would shatter the lives of his family. Just nine years old at the time, John Harlin has been haunted by the Eiger ever since. He faces his inner demons and honors his father's memory on a climb that is about so much more than simply physical achievement. For Harlin, the expedition is also about following in his father's footsteps to explore why he came to love the Alps and its culture, people, and endless ways of inspiring the human imagination. View the Trailer
Everest
Now through June 12, 2008
Perhaps the most acclaimed giant screen film in history, Everest takes you on a breathtaking trip to the summit of this world-famous mountain during an ill-fated 1996 expedition. Explore how the mountain was formed and continues to evolve, learn how high altitude challenges a climber's physical and mental capabilities, and discover the ways the Sherpa culture and traditions permeate the Mount Everest experience. Everest is also a rich, dramatic story about the relationship between a group of daring climbers and the mountain they love, respect, and sometimes fear. View the Trailer
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Mississippi River Visitor Center
Top off your trip to the Science Museum with a visit to the National Park Service's Mississippi River Visitor Center. Located just inside the museum's Kellogg Boulevard entrance, the Visitor Center is staffed by rangers from the National Park Service who will share information about the 72-mile corridor called the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and offer tips on canoe trips, biking and hiking trails, and more. See exhibits about river biology, culture, and history. And browse through a wide-selection of merchandise relating to the river and to the United States' National Park System. Learn More
