Daily Schedule

One 45-minute Educational IMAX film is included with each General Admission ticket. Hollywood Films are not included with General Admission.

T. REX

10:30 a.m.
The true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex—from hatchling to hulking adult—to life. Narrated by Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, T. REX explores the newest science that has helped reinvent our understanding of the iconic predator.

Wild Rescue

11:30 a.m.
Experience the inspiring journey of animals given a second chance at a wild life in this giant screen adventure. Based on the work at the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, this uplifting film follows the dedicated teams who rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned wild animals.

Antarctica

12:30 p.m.
Adventure to the farthest reaches of this wild and majestic continent—the coldest, driest, and windiest place on Earth.

Dinosaurs of Antarctica

1:30 p.m.
Journey to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago. Join Antarctic scientists on a quest to understand the ice continent's profound transformation, and predict the future as humans drive dramatic change.

LASERS! | Holiday Magic

2:30 p.m.
Celebrate the season with Laser Holiday Magic. We've gathered a selection of our favorite holiday tunes and brought them to life with gorgeous laser choreography. Vibrant animations and gorgeous abstracts dance above your heads, as the music takes you away from the hustle and bustle. It might be cold outside, but it's nice and toasty under the dome. Gather up your loved ones and share the one of a kind experience that is Laser Holiday Magic.

Tickets can be purchased separately here.

IMAX Dome Theater, Ground Level 

All activities are included with General Admission tickets unless otherwise noted.

Putt Putt Paradise

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Inspired by mini golf and arcade games this new hands-on activity turns a game of chance into an engineering challenge! Design, build, and test a device to propel a golf ball through obstacle courses inspired by real mini golf games.
The Tech Studio, Lower Level

Social Robots 

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Build a robot to help with a task using real sensors and actuators. Customize your robot and imagine what it can do! 
Social Robots, Lower Level 

Cabbage Paints

11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Play with biology to make your own biodegradable paint from vegetables, and use it to make cards, gift tags and other sustainable masterpieces! Ages 8+, under 8 must partner with an adult.
BioTinkering Lab, Upper Level

DIY Cookie Cutters 

12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
What’s better than making holiday cookies? Making cookie cutters! Design and create a custom cookie cutter for making sweet treats at home. Ages 10+, under 10 must partner with an adult. Check in with The Tech Studio front entrance starting at 1:30pm for tickets to your preferred session time. First come, first served.
The Tech Studio, Lower Level

Sock Skating Rink 

Slide into some serious fun at our Sock Skating Rink! It’s a safe first skating experience for kids. Ditch the heavy skates and just rock your favorite socks! 
All ages. Under 12 must be accompanied by a parent. 
New Venture Hall, Ground Level

Places are limited, first come-first served.
Members - see Admissions Desk for ticketing details.

Polar Play Days Goosechase

Free app experience 
Join our polar adventure using the free Goosechase app! Follow the clues in the app to find and photograph all eight polar animals hidden throughout The Tech. Take on other chilly missions and play along the way! Scan the QR code or follow the link to join!

Membership includes unlimited admission, special events and discounts.

Join Now!

Check out our fun DIY engineering and at-home activities!

Let's Make!

One 45-minute Educational IMAX film is included with each General Admission ticket. Hollywood Films are not included with General Admission.

T. REX

10:30 a.m.
The true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex—from hatchling to hulking adult—to life. Narrated by Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, T. REX explores the newest science that has helped reinvent our understanding of the iconic predator.

Wild Rescue

11:30 a.m.
Experience the inspiring journey of animals given a second chance at a wild life in this giant screen adventure. Based on the work at the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, this uplifting film follows the dedicated teams who rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned wild animals.

Arctic: Our Frozen Planet

12:30 p.m.
Arctic: Our Frozen Planet is an epic 3D adventure across the magical realm of snow and ice at the top of our planet. For millennia, its steady seasons have allowed life to thrive. But global warming is upsetting this balance, and scientists are discovering that what happens here, affects us all.

Dinosaurs of Antarctica

1:30 p.m.
Journey to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago. Join Antarctic scientists on a quest to understand the ice continent's profound transformation, and predict the future as humans drive dramatic change.

Antarctica

2:30 p.m.
Adventure to the farthest reaches of this wild and majestic continent—the coldest, driest, and windiest place on Earth.

Avatar: Fire and Ash

5:30 p.m.
A year after settling in with the Metkayina clan, Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death. They encounter a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Mangkwan clan, also called the Ash People, led by the fiery tribe leader, Varang, who has allied with Jake's enemy, Quaritch, as the conflict on Pandora escalates to devastating consequences.

Tickets can be purchased separately here.

IMAX Dome Theater, Ground Level 

All activities are included with General Admission tickets unless otherwise noted.

Putt Putt Paradise

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Inspired by mini golf and arcade games this new hands-on activity turns a game of chance into an engineering challenge! Design, build, and test a device to propel a golf ball through obstacle courses inspired by real mini golf games.
The Tech Studio, Lower Level

Social Robots 

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Build a robot to help with a task using real sensors and actuators. Customize your robot and imagine what it can do! 
Social Robots, Lower Level 

Cabbage Paints

11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Play with biology to make your own biodegradable paint from vegetables, and use it to make cards, gift tags and other sustainable masterpieces! Ages 8+, under 8 must partner with an adult.
BioTinkering Lab, Upper Level

DIY Cookie Cutters 

2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
What’s better than making holiday cookies? Making cookie cutters! Design and create a custom cookie cutter for making sweet treats at home. Ages 10+, under 10 must partner with an adult. Check in with The Tech Studio front entrance starting at 1:30pm for tickets to your preferred session time. First come, first served.
The Tech Studio, Lower Level

Sock Skating Rink 

Slide into some serious fun at our Sock Skating Rink! It’s a safe first skating experience for kids. Ditch the heavy skates and just rock your favorite socks! 
All ages. Under 12 must be accompanied by a parent. 
New Venture Hall, Ground Level

Places are limited, first come-first served.
Members - see Admissions Desk for ticketing details.

Polar Play Days Goosechase

Free app experience 
Join our polar adventure using the free Goosechase app! Follow the clues in the app to find and photograph all eight polar animals hidden throughout The Tech. Take on other chilly missions and play along the way! Scan the QR code or follow the link to join!

One 45-minute Educational IMAX film is included with each General Admission ticket. Hollywood Films are not included with General Admission.

Arctic: Our Frozen Planet

10:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m.
Arctic: Our Frozen Planet is an epic 3D adventure across the magical realm of snow and ice at the top of our planet. For millennia, its steady seasons have allowed life to thrive. But global warming is upsetting this balance, and scientists are discovering that what happens here, affects us all.

Wild Rescue

11:30 a.m.
Experience the inspiring journey of animals given a second chance at a wild life in this giant screen adventure. Based on the work at the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, this uplifting film follows the dedicated teams who rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned wild animals.

Dinosaurs of Antarctica

1:30 p.m.
Journey to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago. Join Antarctic scientists on a quest to understand the ice continent's profound transformation, and predict the future as humans drive dramatic change.

Antarctica

2:30 p.m.
Adventure to the farthest reaches of this wild and majestic continent—the coldest, driest, and windiest place on Earth.

LASERS! | Holiday Magic

4 p.m.
Celebrate the season with Laser Holiday Magic. We've gathered a selection of our favorite holiday tunes and brought them to life with gorgeous laser choreography. Vibrant animations and gorgeous abstracts dance above your heads, as the music takes you away from the hustle and bustle. It might be cold outside, but it's nice and toasty under the dome. Gather up your loved ones and share the one of a kind experience that is Laser Holiday Magic.

Tickets can be purchased separately here.

LASERS! | Daft Punk

5 p.m.
The French electronic music duo known as Daft Punk brought house music to the masses. The Laser Daft Punk show is an exciting tribute to the visual spectacle of the costumed pair, and their extravagant live shows.

Tickets can be purchased separately here.

LASERS! | Beatles

8 p.m.
From their beginnings revolutionizing rock n roll, to their psychedelic era, this show visualizes the Beatles’ music with energy and beauty.

Tickets can be purchased separately here.

IMAX Dome Theater, Ground Level.

All activities are included with General Admission tickets unless otherwise noted.

Holi-Dough Circuits

11 a.m.
Bring a spark to your holidays! Learn how circuits work and combine LEDs with conductive dough to create your own custom character to take home.
Marilyn Pratt Lab, Lower Level

Click here for tickets, additional workshop fee required.Places are limited and reservations must be made in advance.

Snowstorm in a Jar 

3 p.m.
Use chemistry and creativity to build your own wintery scene in a jar, and learn about the scientific principles of viscosity!
North Science Lab, Upper Level

Click here for tickets, additional workshop fee required. Places are limited and reservations must be made in advance.

Putt Putt Paradise

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Inspired by mini golf and arcade games this new hands-on activity turns a game of chance into an engineering challenge! Design, build, and test a device to propel a golf ball through obstacle courses inspired by real mini golf games.
The Tech Studio, Lower Level l

Social Robots 

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Build a robot to help with a task using real sensors and actuators. Customize your robot and imagine what it can do! 
Social Robots, Lower Level 

Mushroom Snowballs 

11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Explore the sustainable material of the future by designing an everlasting unmelt-able “snowball” that will grow from mushroom mycelium. Through Polar Play Days, you’ll be able to take home your mushroom “snowball” and watch it grow at home!
Ages 10+, under 10 must partner with an adult.
Biotinkering Lab, Upper Level

DIY Cookie Cutters 

2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
What’s better than making holiday cookies? Making cookie cutters! Design and create a custom cookie cutter for making sweet treats at home. Ages 10+, under 10 must partner with an adult. Check in with The Tech Studio front entrance starting at 1:30pm for tickets to your preferred session time. First come, first served.
The Tech Studio, Lower Level

Sock Skating Rink 

Slide into some serious fun at our Sock Skating Rink! It’s a safe first skating experience for kids. Ditch the heavy skates and just rock your favorite socks! 
All ages. Under 12 must be accompanied by a parent. 
New Venture Hall, Ground Level

Places are limited, first come-first served.
Members - see Admissions Desk for ticketing details.

Polar Play Days Goosechase

Free app experience 
Join our polar adventure using the free Goosechase app! Follow the clues in the app to find and photograph all eight polar animals hidden throughout The Tech. Take on other chilly missions and play along the way! Scan the QR code or follow the link to join!

One 45-minute Educational IMAX film is included with each General Admission ticket. Hollywood Films are not included with General Admission.

Wild Rescue

11:30 a.m.
Experience the inspiring journey of animals given a second chance at a wild life in this giant screen adventure. Based on the work at the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, this uplifting film follows the dedicated teams who rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned wild animals.

Arctic: Our Frozen Planet

12:30 p.m.
Arctic: Our Frozen Planet is an epic 3D adventure across the magical realm of snow and ice at the top of our planet. For millennia, its steady seasons have allowed life to thrive. But global warming is upsetting this balance, and scientists are discovering that what happens here, affects us all.

Dinosaurs of Antarctica

1:30 p.m.
Journey to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago. Join Antarctic scientists on a quest to understand the ice continent's profound transformation, and predict the future as humans drive dramatic change.

Antarctica

2:30 p.m.
Adventure to the farthest reaches of this wild and majestic continent—the coldest, driest, and windiest place on Earth.

LASERS! | Holiday Magic

4 p.m.
Celebrate the season with Laser Holiday Magic. We've gathered a selection of our favorite holiday tunes and brought them to life with gorgeous laser choreography. Vibrant animations and gorgeous abstracts dance above your heads, as the music takes you away from the hustle and bustle. It might be cold outside, but it's nice and toasty under the dome. Gather up your loved ones and share the one of a kind experience that is Laser Holiday Magic.

Tickets can be purchased separately here.

LASERS! | ABBA

5 p.m.
Laser ABBA is high-energy fun, featuring vibrant laser projections set to the iconic music of the Swedish supergroup ABBA. Experience timeless hits like "Dancing Queen," "Mamma Mia," and "SOS" in a kaleidoscope of color and light. Get ready to sing along and groove to the infectious beats of this mesmerizing reimagining ABBA's catchy classics.

Tickets can be purchased separately here.

IMAX Dome Theater, Ground Level.

All activities are included with General Admission tickets unless otherwise noted.

Snowstorm in a Jar 

12 p.m.
Use chemistry and creativity to build your own wintery scene in a jar, and learn about the scientific principles of viscosity!
North Science Lab, Upper Level

Click here for tickets, additional workshop fee required. Places are limited and reservations must be made in advance.

Holi-Dough Circuits

3 p.m.
Bring a spark to your holidays! Learn how circuits work and combine LEDs with conductive dough to create your own custom character to take home.
Marilyn Pratt Lab, Lower Level

Click here for tickets, additional workshop fee required.Places are limited and reservations must be made in advance.

Putt Putt Paradise

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Inspired by mini golf and arcade games this new hands-on activity turns a game of chance into an engineering challenge! Design, build, and test a device to propel a golf ball through obstacle courses inspired by real mini golf games.
The Tech Studio, Lower Level

Social Robots 

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Build a robot to help with a task using real sensors and actuators. Customize your robot and imagine what it can do! 
Social Robots, Lower Level 

Cabbage Paints 

11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Play with biology to make your own biodegradable paint from vegetables, and use it to make cards, gift tags and other sustainable masterpieces!
Ages 8+, under 8 must partner with an adult.
Biotinkering Lab, Upper Level

DIY Cookie Cutters 

2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
What’s better than making holiday cookies? Making cookie cutters! Design and create a custom cookie cutter for making sweet treats at home. Ages 10+, under 10 must partner with an adult. Check in with The Tech Studio front entrance starting at 1:30pm for tickets to your preferred session time. First come, first served.
The Tech Studio, Lower Level

Sock Skating Rink 

Slide into some serious fun at our Sock Skating Rink! It’s a safe first skating experience for kids. Ditch the heavy skates and just rock your favorite socks! 
All ages. Under 12 must be accompanied by a parent. 
New Venture Hall, Ground Level

Places are limited, first come-first served.
Members - see Admissions Desk for ticketing details.

Polar Play Days Goosechase

Free app experience 
Join our polar adventure using the free Goosechase app! Follow the clues in the app to find and photograph all eight polar animals hidden throughout The Tech. Take on other chilly missions and play along the way! Scan the QR code or follow the link to join!

Membership includes unlimited admission, special events and discounts.

Join Now!

Check out our fun DIY engineering and at-home activities!

Let's Make!

One 45-minute Educational IMAX film is included with each General Admission ticket. Hollywood Films are not included with General Admission.

T. REX

10:30 a.m.
The true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex—from hatchling to hulking adult—to life. Narrated by Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, T. REX explores the newest science that has helped reinvent our understanding of the iconic predator.

Wild Rescue

11:30 a.m. | 3:30 p.m.
Experience the inspiring journey of animals given a second chance at a wild life in this giant screen adventure. Based on the work at the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, this uplifting film follows the dedicated teams who rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned wild animals.

Arctic: Our Frozen Planet

12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m.
Arctic: Our Frozen Planet is an epic 3D adventure across the magical realm of snow and ice at the top of our planet. For millennia, its steady seasons have allowed life to thrive. But global warming is upsetting this balance, and scientists are discovering that what happens here, affects us all.

Dinosaurs of Antarctica

1:30 p.m.
Journey to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago. Join Antarctic scientists on a quest to understand the ice continent's profound transformation, and predict the future as humans drive dramatic change.

IMAX Dome Theater, Ground Level.

All activities are included with General Admission tickets unless otherwise noted.

Putt Putt Paradise

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Inspired by mini golf and arcade games this new hands-on activity turns a game of chance into an engineering challenge! Design, build, and test a device to propel a golf ball through obstacle courses inspired by real mini golf games.
The Tech Studio, Lower Level l

Social Robots 

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Build a robot to help with a task using real sensors and actuators. Customize your robot and imagine what it can do! 
Social Robots, Lower Level 

Mushroom Snowballs 

11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Explore the sustainable material of the future by designing an everlasting unmelt-able “snowball” that will grow from mushroom mycelium. Through Polar Play Days, you’ll be able to take home your mushroom “snowball” and watch it grow at home!
Ages 10+, under 10 must partner with an adult
Biotinkering Lab, Upper Level

DIY Cookie Cutters 

2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
What’s better than making holiday cookies? Making cookie cutters! Design and create a custom cookie cutter for making sweet treats at home. Ages 10+, under 10 must partner with an adult. Check in with The Tech Studio front entrance starting at 1:30pm for tickets to your preferred session time. First come, first served.
The Tech Studio, Lower Level

Sock Skating Rink 

Slide into some serious fun at our Sock Skating Rink! It’s a safe first skating experience for kids. Ditch the heavy skates and just rock your favorite socks! 
All ages. Under 12 must be accompanied by a parent. 
New Venture Hall, Ground Level

Places are limited, first come-first served.
Members - see Admissions Desk for ticketing details.

Polar Play Days Goosechase

Free app experience 
Join our polar adventure using the free Goosechase app! Follow the clues in the app to find and photograph all eight polar animals hidden throughout The Tech. Take on other chilly missions and play along the way! Scan the QR code or follow the link to join!