Hubble IMAX Opens at AMNH 7/3

The captivating IMAX film Hubble opens at the American Museum of Natural History on Saturday, July 3. For nearly 20 years, the Hubble Space Telescope has dazzled us with unprecedented views of the cosmos, from the splendor of Earth's celestial neighborhood to galaxies billions of light years away. Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, this 43-minute film allows audiences to blast off alongside the Atlantis STS-125 crew, witness some of the most challenging spacewalks ever performed, and experience firsthand Hubble's striking images from the heart of the Orion Nebula and our Milky Way to the edge of the observable universe. Recounting the amazing journey of the most important scientific instrument since Galileo's original telescope, Hubble immerses audiences in the great wonders and astounding beauty of our universe.

Through the power of IMAX, Hubble enables audiences to journey through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings, and accompany space-walking astronauts as they attempt some of the most difficult and important tasks in NASA's history. The film offers an inspiring and unique look into the Hubble Space telescope's legacy and highlights its profound impact on the way we view the universe and ourselves.

Hubble reunites the Space Station filmmaking team, led by Producer/Director Toni Myers. James Neihouse, Director of Photography, also doubles as the Astronaut crew trainer. Judy Carroll is Associate Producer, and Graeme Ferguson, Co-founder of IMAX and pioneer Producer of many IMAX space films, is Executive Producer. Hubble is an IMAX and Warner Bros. Pictures production, in cooperation with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Visitors interested in learning more about the cosmos can visit the Museum's Frederick Phineas and Sandra Priest Rose Center for Earth and Space. The 120-foot-high, 335,500-square-foot facility encompasses a completely rebuilt Hayden Planetarium and spectacular exhibition halls that explore the vast range of sizes in the cosmos; the more than 13-billion-year history of the universe; the fascinating nature of galaxies, stars, and planets; and the dynamic features of our own unique planet, Earth.

Screenings of Hubble will be held daily (10:30, 11:30am, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30pm) beginning July 3. Tickets, which include Museum admission, are $24 for adults, $18 for students and seniors, and $14 for children. To purchase tickets in advance, the public should call 212-769-5200 or visit amnh.org. A service charge may apply.

American Museum of Natural History (amnh.org)
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific, educational, and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to explore and interpret human cultures and the natural world through a wide-reaching program of scientific research, education, and exhibitions. The Museum accomplishes this ambitious goal through its wide-ranging facilities and resources. The institution houses 45 permanent exhibition halls, state-of-the-art research laboratories, one of the largest natural history libraries in the Western Hemisphere, and a Permanent Collection of more than 32 million specimens and cultural artifacts. The spectacular Frederick Phineas and Sandra Priest Rose Center for Earth and Space, which opened in February 2000, features the rebuilt Hayden Planetarium and striking exhibits about the universe and our planet. With a scientific staff of more than 200, the Museum supports research divisions in anthropology, paleontology, invertebrate and vertebrate zoology, and the physical sciences. With the launch of the Richard Gilder Graduate School in 2006, the American Museum of Natural History became the first American museum with the authority to grant the Ph.D. degree. The Museum is on track for its best year ever, with a record-breaking attendance of approximately 4 million on-site visitors from around the world. It has produced exhibitions and Space Shows that can currently be seen in venues on five continents, reaching an audience of millions. In addition, the Museum's website, amnh.org, extends its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs to millions more beyond the Museum's walls.

At the American Museum of Natural History
The Museum offers a broad array of programs for adults, children, families, students, educators, and scientists. These range from special exhibitions to symposia, lecture series, workshops, and film festivals. Highlights include Lizards & Snakes: Alive! (March 6-September 6, 2010) an exhibition with more than 60 live lizards and snakes from five continents that introduces visitors to a diversity of legged and legless lizards, including snakes, that make up a group known as squamates; Traveling the Silk Road: Ancient Pathway to the Modern World (November 14, 2009-August 15, 2010), an exhibition that brings to life the most celebrated trade route in human history through evocative sights, sounds, and artifacts as well as intriguing interactive exhibits; Highway of An Empire: The Great Inca Road (October 17, 2009-September 2011), an exhibition of more than 35 striking photographs featuring roads and trails built by the Inca six centuries ago; The Butterfly Conservatory: Tropical Butterflies Alive in Winter (October 10, 2009-May 31, 2010), a highly popular winter attraction that transforms the iciest day into a magical summer escape, inviting visitors to mingle with up to 500 fluttering, iridescent butterflies among blooming tropical flowers in 80-degree temperatures; On Feathered Wings (June 21, 2008-July 1, 2010), an exhibition of more than 30 striking photographs featuring dramatic images of birds in flight; Vital Variety: A Visual Celebration of Invertebrate Biodiversity (ongoing), an exhibition of 23 large-format color photographs highlighting the immense diversity of invertebrates; the Hayden Planetarium Space Show, Journey to the Stars, narrated by Whoopi Goldberg; SonicVision (Friday and Saturday evenings), the dazzling, digitally animated alternative music show in the Hayden Planetarium, with a mix by Moby; and One Step Beyond, the popular monthly party series where guests can dance in the Museum's Cullman Hall of the Universe to sets by the biggest names in techno, electronica, hip-hop, and indie rock.

Hours
The Museum is open daily, 10 am-5:45 pm.
The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Space Show and SonicVision Hours
Space Shows are screened every half hour on weekdays, 10:30 am-4:30 pm except Wednesday, when first show starts at 11 am; and Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 am-5 pm.

Admission
Suggested general admission, which supports the Museum's scientific and educational endeavors and includes 45 Museum halls and the Rose Center for Earth and Space, is $16 (adults), $12 (students/seniors), $9 (children).

The Museum offers discounted combination ticket prices that include suggested general admission plus special exhibitions, IMAX films, and Space Shows.
o Museum Plus One (special exhibition, IMAX film, or Space Show): $24 (adults), $18 (students/seniors), $14 (children)
o Museum SuperSaver (includes all special exhibitions, IMAX films, and Space Shows): $32 (adults), $24.50 (students/seniors), $20 (children)

Visitors who wish to pay less than the suggested Museum admission and also want to attend a special exhibition, IMAX film, or Space Show, may do so only on-site at the Museum. To the amount they wish to pay for general admission, they should add $20 (adults), $16.50 (students/seniors), or $11 (children). All prices are subject to change.

Public Information
For additional information, call 212-769-5100 or visit the Museum's website at amnh.org.

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