Grand Canyon IMAX Theater “Rivers of Time” Tickets
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Experience Highlights
Immerse yourself in the majesty of the Grand Canyon with "Rivers of Time", a 25-metre wide IMAX film that chronicles the formation and human history of this natural wonder. Enjoy 35 minutes of footage packed with aerial footage, dramatic recreations and geological data that will transport you through the millennia.
Sessions begin every hour and a half, from 9:30am to 6:30pm, at the Grand Canyon National Park Visitor Center . No need to book in advance: arrive whenever you want and show your ticket on your smartphone.
The screening is in English audio with Spanish subtitles (check at the box office for other languages).
- Book your ticket now and secure your seat in the IMAX theatre.
- Don't miss this 6-storey high screen that will bring you closer to the essence of the Grand Canyon than ever before.
- Experience the history of the Grand Canyon as you've never seen it before.
What’s included
- Entrance to the Grand Canyon IMAX Theatre for the screening of "Rivers of Time".
- Access to the interactive exhibits at the Visitor Centre
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Keep in mind you need to arrive 15 minutes before start
Step by Step
"Rivers of Time invites you to journey through the geological layers of the Grand Canyon on a journey that begins millions of years ago, when primitive rivers carved out the first riverbeds. Thanks to state-of-the-art visual effects and IMAX animation, you'll see how the strata we see today were formed as we peer over the rim.
The narrative delves into the mythology of Native American peoples, whose legends describe the canyon as a sacred portal. Through dramatic reconstructions you will discover the life of the ancient Pueblo people, their enigmatic decline and the traces they left on these stone walls.
Then you will learn of the European encounter: the Spanish expedition that first glimpsed its cliffs, the adventurers of the Old West and, finally, John Wesley Powell and his crew, braving the fiercest rapids of the Colorado River in an epic of courage.
The footage includes century-old photographs of visitors from the late 19th century, images of local flora and fauna, and flights over the cliffs and riverbed. Every scene is designed to make you feel the vertigo and grandeur of this unique landscape.
In addition to the film, your ticket gives you access to the interactive exhibits at the Visitor Centre, where you can delve into educational panels, fossil replicas and tactile models that complement the IMAX experience.
