IMAX® Dome Theater in Birmingham, AL
A Theater Experience Like No Other
About the McWane Science Center IMAX® Dome
The John W. Woods IMAX® Dome Theater features 250 seats beneath a five-story, 79-foot diameter tilted dome screen that fills your entire field of vision. Welcome to the pinnacle of cinematic immersion.
Now featuring IMAX® with Laser technology, McWane Science Center’s theater delivers crystal-clear, lifelike images with exceptional brightness, contrast, and color for an unforgettable viewing experience.
IMAX® with Laser is IMAX’s most advanced theater experience. Its groundbreaking 4K laser projection system features a new optical engine, custom-designed lenses, and proprietary technology that delivers sharper, brighter images with increased resolution, deeper contrast, and the widest range of colors available on IMAX screens worldwide.
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IMAX® Dome Frequently Asked Questions
The IMAX® Dome is designed to fill your entire field of vision as audio surrounds you to create a truly immersive sight and sound experience. The screen is comprised of hundreds of precision-engineered and highly reflective perforated aluminum panels. The laser projection system creates images of unsurpassed contrast, clarity, and luminance. And six channels of ultra-high fidelity digital surround sound deliver clear, enveloping audio. It’s truly a theater experience like no other!
Refreshments are offered at our Concession Stand, located at the entrance to the IMAX® Dome Theater, including fresh gourmet popcorn, assorted candies, and bottled soft drinks. The concession stand opens fifteen minutes before the first scheduled movie and closes after the last queued guest is served following the final scheduled movie of the day.
We’re sorry, but all ticket purchases are non-refundable.
Yes! We offer museum combo tickets that include one IMAX ® ticket and general admission to the museum. Do note that combo tickets can only be purchased for documentary-length films, and not feature-length films. To learn more about combo tickets and museum admissions, visit our Purchase Tickets page.
Questions About the IMAX® Dome Theater?
Please reach out to our Reservations Department for questions about the movie-going experience here at McWane Science Center. Our Reservations Department can answer your questions about the theater. For all other inquiries, please visit our contact page.