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IMAX THEATRE AT GLASGOW SCIENCE CENTRE
The IMAX Theatre at Glasgow Science Centre is the huge, shimmering silver building that stands next to the main Science Mall. It’s home to Scotland's biggest, most awesome screen, so no matter what you see here, it’s bound to be a blockbuster!
The IMAX Theatre at Glasgow Science Centre is an independent cinema operated by the science centre showing stunning and unique IMAX 3D mini-blockbusters, plus immersive full-length feature films that'll have you on the edge of your seat.
Our Spidey senses are tingling as we approach summer and all the best big-screen action in IMAX at Glasgow Science Centre! Spider-Man: Across the Universe opens with a preview on 1 June.
Harrison Ford steps back into the role of globe-trotting, archaeologist Indiana Jones for the fifth and final movie in the franchise, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. With much of the action filmed in Glasgow, what better place to experience the end of an era for Indy, than the biggest screen in the city. Opens in IMAX on 28 June. Advance tickets on sale from 9am, Wednesday 7 June.
The fate of the world is once again in the balance with Ethan Hunt (played by Tom Cruise) ready to take on the challenge to save humanity in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One.
And there's a biographical thriller made for the biggest screen possible in the form of the Christopher Nolan-directed, Oppenheimer.
Look out for your great value tickets to all these highly anticipated films on Scotland’s biggest cinema screen soon!
Mini-Blockbusters for all the family usually have a runtime usually under 45-minutes and are perfect to add-on to a visit to the Science Mall. Our Mini-Blockbusters include The Last Glaciers 2D, Under the Sea 3D, A Beautiful Planet 3D, and Asteroid Hunters 3D.
What's On In IMAX
Spider-Man: Across the MultiVerse
Preview from 1 June
Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
The epic animated adventure transports Brooklyn's full-time, friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man across the Multiverse to join forces with Gwen Stacy and a new team of Spider-People to face off with a villain more powerful than anything they have ever encountered.
Certificate: PG
Great value tickets priced: £11.00 adults | £9.75 concessions | £8.50 children
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Harrison Ford returns to the role of the legendary hero for the fifth instalment of the iconic franchise as daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones, racing against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history.
Coming Summer 2023 - advance tickets on sale from 9am, Wednesday 7 June.
Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One
Coming Summer 2023
Oppenheimer
Coming Summer 2023
Immersive IMAX 3D and 2D Mini-Blockbusters
We show a variety of short IMAX 3D and 2D documentary films. IMAX tickets for these mini-blockbusters can be bought as an add-on and pre-booked online as part of a visit to Glasgow Science Centre and cost £3.50 per person.
The Last Glaciers 2D - Find times and book
IMAX Presents The Last Glaciers, a global adventure following filmmaker Craig Leeson and United Nations Mountain Hero & Entrepreneur, Malcolm Wood as they push the limits of extreme sports using para-alpinism to explore the causes and effects of climate change. From Antarctica to the Himalaya, the Alps, and the Andes, IMAX immerses you in an extraordinary journey to the top of Earth’s glaciers as Leeson and Wood risk their lives to show how rapidly they are disappearing. Hear from leading scientists and impacted communities about the imminent dangers we face if we fail to protect what’s left of these critical natural water reservoirs. A compelling story of caution and hope, the documentary captures the fragility of the natural world, and the impact humans have on the planet’s life support systems. The film brings forward a call to action from the next generation determined to reverse our climate crisis for their own future. Featuring original music composed by Grammy®-nominated Above & Beyond.
ASTEROID HUNTERS 3D - FIND TIMES AND BOOK
Venture into deep space for a fascinating look at asteroids, their cosmic origins and the potential threat they pose to our world with the IMAX original film Asteroid Hunters. Narrated by Daisy Ridley, Asteroid Hunters introduces asteroid scientists and reveals the cutting-edge tools and techniques they use to detect and track asteroids, and the technology that may one day protect our planet. Witness the latest in planetary defense and how science, ingenuity and determination combine to explore the world’s most preventable natural disaster.
UNDER THE SEA 3D - FIND TIMES AND BOOK
Embark on a uniquely inspirational and entertaining journey Under the Sea with us to explore the beauty and natural wonder of the oceans, as well as the impact of global climate change. Jim Carrey narrates this vivid voyage to bring you face-to-face encounters with some of the most mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea.
A BEAUTIFUL PLANET 3D - FIND TIMES AND BOOK
An exploration of Earth and beyond as seen from the International Space Station. Narrated by Jennifer Lawrence.
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IMAX Theatre at Glasgow Science Centre FAQs
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How big is the IMAX screen at Glasgow Science Centre?
The IMAX screen at Glasgow Science Centre measures 80 feet (24 m) wide by 60 feet (18 m) tall. It is the biggest cinema screen in Scotland and 3rd largest by screen size in the UK (source: Wikipedia).
Who operates IMAX Theatre at Glasgow Science Centre?
The IMAX Theatre at Glasgow Science Centre is owned and fully managed by Glasgow Science Centre.
Is food and drink available to purchase in IMAX Theatre at Glasgow Science Centre?
Yes, food and drink is available to purchase. A Coffee Shop operates on the ground floor in the IMAX Theatre at Glasgow Science Centre selling a selection of hot and cold drinks, cakes and pastries, sandwiches, toasties and treats. Breakfast rolls are available from 8am.
On the 1st floor of the building, there is a concession stand with a selection of hot and cold drinks and snacks.
Opening Times: The Coffee Shop will be open every weekday from 8am, and at weekends from 9.30am, until admission of the final film of the day.
What is IMAX?
IMAX is an innovator in entertainment technology that combines proprietary software, architecture, and equipment to create the world’s most immersive moviegoing experience. From the clearest, most lifelike visuals to heart-pounding precision audio, everything in an IMAX cinema has been designed to take you beyond the edge of your seat and into a world you've never imagined. IMAX's network is also the only global theatrical platform for blockbuster entertainment and that’s why top filmmakers and studios utilise IMAX’s technology to connect with audiences around the world in extraordinary ways.
What does “Filmed For IMAX” mean?
IMAX has certified high-end, best-in-class digital cameras with leading brands including ARRI, Panavision, RED Digital Cinema and Sony to work in the IMAX format when paired with its proprietary post-production process. Top Gun: Maverick was filmed with Sony Venice cameras. Top Gun: Maverick, along with other films such as Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness are among the current films certified as “Filmed for IMAX.”
“When content is ‘Filmed for IMAX’ the result is pure magic because it brings filmmakers’ visions to audiences exactly as they intended, all within the world’s most immersive theatrical experience,” said Megan Colligan, President of IMAX Entertainment. Combined with the “Filmed for IMAX” program and post-production process, the use of the cameras is optimized for IMAX screens to ensure the creative intent of the filmmakers is exactly what IMAX audiences can experience for both picture and sound quality.
When did the IMAX Theatre at Glasgow Science Centre reopen?
The IMAX Theatre at Glasgow Science Centre reopened as an independent cinema operated by the science centre on 5 May 2022. The first feature film to be screened was Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, followed by Top Gun: Maverick, Jurassic World: Dominion, Lightyear and Thor: Love and Thunder! It's also shown E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Moonage Daydream and Avatar.
Educational film screenings
Experience an incredible IMAX 3D journey by taking in one of our education films as part of your visit. The current education films on screen are:
- Under the Sea 3D
- A Beautiful Planet 3D
Shows in Glasgow have never been so wild!
To make things easy, school groups can book tickets for an educational film as part of a visit to Glasgow Science Centre. You can find out details and book you school visit here
School parties may be able to choose which IMAX education films you come to see with an On-Demand performance. Certain conditions and restrictions on availability apply. For more details, please give us a call on 0141 420 5000.
Glasgow Science Centre is an independent Scottish Charity.
We are on a mission to inspire people of all ages to explore and understand the world around them, to discover and enjoy science and to see the relevance it has in their everyday lives.