Narrated by Tom Hanks
Passport to the Universe
Taking audiences on an unforgettable voyage of billions of light-years, Passport to the Universe is an incredible journey from our home planet and the Milky Way galaxy to the edge of the universe. Audiences fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of the observable universe, experiencing these and other stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible. Using real science and cutting-edge technology to create immersive experiences that educate and inspire, Passport to the Universe is an unprecedented virtual tour that takes audiences to the limits of the universe and back again.
Narrated by Tom Hanks.
Passport to the Universe was developed by the American Museum of Natural History in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
“Science has finally caught up with science fiction.”
– The New York Times
“The experience is literally like nothing on Earth. Who would have thought that astrophysics could ever set your heart racing?”
– The Daily News
Ocean Paradise
Ocean Paradise, narrated by Academy Award®-nominated actress Diane Lane, takes viewers to the far reaches of the Pacific Ocean to explore some of the most remote and protected marine environments on Earth. Palmyra Atoll, Midway, and Rose Atoll are vibrant ecosystems teeming with wildlife and natural beauty, largely untouched by human development.
Through stunning cinematography and compelling stories, the film reveals how these marine national monuments play a vital role in protecting biodiversity and combating climate change. Scientists are learning from these places how nature thrives when left alone—and how that knowledge can help shape a more sustainable future.
The runtime is approximately 25 minutes.
Cities of the Future
Imagine stepping 50 years into the future and finding smart cities designed to be totally sustainable. Renewable energy is our primary power source, space-based solar power provides solar energy 24 hours a day, everything is recycled, and you have your own individualized pods that run on maglev trains using little or no energy. You can also ride an electric flying vehicle! Traffic jams are a thing of the past. This isn’t science fiction. Engineers are making plans for a sustainable world right now.
Cities of the Future is an exciting giant screen experience from MacGillivray Freeman Films and the American Society of Civil Engineers, the award-winning team that brought you Dream Big: Engineering Our World.
The runtime is approximately 40 minutes
Living in the Age of Airplanes
Spanning the globe, this visually stunning film, narrated by Academy Award®-nominated actor Harrison Ford, takes viewers on a cinematic journey through the rapid rise of air travel. From the earliest flights to today’s global network, aviation has transformed how we live and connect.
The film follows the people and places touched by flight—pioneers, passengers, and the world they move through—and captures the wonder, speed, and reach of modern air travel.
Living in the Age of Airplanes invites us to see flight not just as transportation, but as a powerful human achievement reshaping culture, commerce, and connection.
The runtime is approximately 45 minutes.
Ocean Paradise
Ocean Paradise, narrated by Academy Award®-nominated actress Diane Lane, takes viewers to the far reaches of the Pacific Ocean to explore some of the most remote and protected marine environments on Earth. Palmyra Atoll, Midway, and Rose Atoll are vibrant ecosystems teeming with wildlife and natural beauty, largely untouched by human development.
Through stunning cinematography and compelling stories, the film reveals how these marine national monuments play a vital role in protecting biodiversity and combating climate change. Scientists are learning from these places how nature thrives when left alone—and how that knowledge can help shape a more sustainable future.
The runtime is approximately 25 minutes.
