3D Theater

11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Exhibit

$5 + Admission

Experience science on the big screen in our dynamic 3D Theater. Watch as stunning visuals from popular science films pop out and make a BIG impact.

Now Showing: T. Rex

Explore the life of the king of dinosaurs!

Now Showing: Butterfly Journey

Follow the vast migrations of the Blue Tigers of Australia and the Monarchs of North America and Mexico.

Now Showing: Wild Rescue

Experience the inspiring journey of animals given a second change at a wild life thanks to the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network.

Shows

Wild Rescue – Now Showing

– 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.

40 minutes

Experience the inspiring journey of animals given a second chance at a wild life in this big 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. From the arrival of a fragile bobcat to the rehabilitation of a young fox, explore hospital admissions, groundbreaking medical treatments, and the delicate balance of wildlife care.

Butterfly Journey – Now Showing

– 12:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

25 minutes

Beautiful, delicate yet unbelievably resilient, the butterfly is one of nature’s most enigmatic creatures. This story of adaptation and survival follows the vast migrations of the Blue Tigers of Australia and the Monarchs of North America and Mexico. With the help of cutting edge slow-motion, drone and macro filming techniques, we see the butterflies’ tiny world in immaculate detail as they overcome the challenges of metamorphosis and migration, fly thousands of kilometers and as high as 3300 meters.

T.REX – Now Showing

– 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.

25 minutes

Anchored by a science expedition with a once-in-a-lifetime discovery, T. Rex 3D celebrates the celebrity status of this perennially popular A-list dinosaur. With hat tips to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last 100 years, the film explores the interplay between speculation and evidence, revealing how the scientific process refreshes and reimagines the behavior and look of a cultural icon.


About the 3D Theater

Learn about a variety of topics from new films each season.

Access + Comfort

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Ask staff in the auditorium for assistance or check in with the Visitor Services Desk upon arrival

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About the 3D Theater

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Learn about a variety of topics from new films each season.

Access + Comfort

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Ask staff in the auditorium for assistance or check in with the Visitor Services Desk upon arrival

Plan Your Visit

Admission

General

Age 3+: $25

Kids under 2: FREE

Members: FREE

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3D Theater

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