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Smithsonian Theaters

The Smithsonian's two IMAX® theaters are the largest and most technologically advanced theaters in the Washington, D.C., region! Offering dual 4K laser projection and 2D and 3D presentations, our giant-screen films that measure up to 6 stories tall offer a truly remarkable and immersive movie-going experience. Audiences can journey through time and space to view some of the most extraordinary images not viewable to the naked eye. The Warner Bros. Theater at the National Museum of American History provides our most intimate and personal experience to date, and offers state-of-the-art digital 2D and 3D and 35mm film presentations.

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As we gradually reopen the Smithsonian, we’re putting safety first with new measures in place to protect everyone’s health. Free timed-entry passes are required for entry at most of our reopened museums, galleries, and the zoo. Smithsonian Gardens and the Hirshhorn Museum's Sculpture Garden and plaza are open, no passes required.