Upgrades to Discovery Place’s IMAX® Dome Theatre to begin June 1

May 25, 2011

Discovery Place’s IMAX® Dome Theatre will temporarily close for upgrades from June 1—10 to bring guests a better, clearer and more immersive movie-going experience. During this time Members and visitors can visit the Museum’s Discovery 3D Theatre, a digital movie theatre offering short-form 3D films appropriate for visitors of all ages. Current 3D films in the Discovery 3D Theatre include Bugs! (opens June 1), which offers moviegoers a fascinating bug’s-eye view of the world, and S.O.S. Planet, which investigates deforestation, ocean habitat destruction and global warming alongside digitally animated characters. Discovery 3D Theatre films are approximately 20 minutes long and are included with Museum admission.

New pricing will take effect when the IMAX Dome Theatre re-opens on June 10. Guests may add an IMAX movie to their Discovery Place admission for just $5. Regular IMAX admission tickets will be $10 for ages 14-59, $9 for ages 2-13 and 60+ and free for children younger than 2. Group and Member discounts also are available. Visit discoveryplace.org or call (704) 372-6261 for showtimes.

As a reminder, Discovery Place will extend hours during the summer season. From Monday, May 30—Monday, September 5, 2011 Discovery Place will be open:

• Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Sunday: noon – 5 p.m.

Discovery Place is located in uptown Charlotte at 301 N. Tryon Street. Convenient parking is available in the Museum’s parking deck – the Carol Grotnes Belk Complex – at the corner of Sixth and Church Streets. For more information about Discovery Place, call (704)372-6261 or visit discoveryplace.org

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