WATCH GRAND CANYON
COME ALIVE IN IMAX®
Winner of 2023’s Best Visual Effects | “Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time” — a stunning 37-minute IMAX journey through history, nature, and wonder.
The Visitor Center IMAX’s premiere attraction is the new award winning Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time movie. Our new IMAX® screen stands 6 stories tall with a reflective surface allowing for heightened realism drawing you into something as close to reality as you can possibly experience. The 12,000 watts of sound allow for heart-pounding audio with an endless sweet spot, there’s not a bad spot in the theatre.
The Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX, is located 7 miles from the South Rim in Tusayan just outside the Grand Canyon National Park. The visitor center has maps, brochures, Grand Canyon tours and park entrance tickets.
Buy online and save up to 20% on adult/all ages tickets for Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time IMAX®.
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IMAX® with Laser
Experience Grand Canyon through the power of IMAX®. The new film, Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time is a journey through 1.7 billion years. 2023 GSCA Best Visual Effects Award Winner!
Grand Canyon Tours
The Visitor Center IMAX in Tusayan is home to Pink Jeep Tours, a premier tour company offering the most dramatic viewpoints in the park.
Visitor Center Features
Dining services and an amazing adventure store stocked with an abundance of canyon related merchandise, Native American arts & crafts and souvenirs are available.
Ride the Shuttle
Avoid traffic lines at entrance and searching for a place to park within the National Park by taking the shuttle from the Visitor Center IMAX. Free with Park Pass.
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EXPERIENCE WITH US
The Visitor Center IMAX’s premiere attraction is the new award winning Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time movie. Our new IMAX® screen stands 6 stories tall with a reflective surface allowing for heightened realism drawing you into something as close to reality as you can possibly experience. The 12,000 watts of sound allow for heart-pounding audio with an endless sweet spot, there’s not a bad spot in the theatre. The IMAX® Laser projection system features a new optical engine that delivers increased resolution, sharper and brighter images, deeper contrast, and the widest range of colors allowing the canyon to be shown like never before.
Grand Canyon Information
Make your first stop at the Visitor Center to start your adventure and learn the history of the Canyon to truly appreciate the beauty you’re about to experience. At the Visitor Center we’ll be happy to help you learn more about options including purchasing park passes, maps & directions and give you more information about our IMAX® presentation. The visitor center also has one of the very best adventure stores in the area for keepsakes and souvenirs.
Grand Canyon Activities for Everyone in Your Family
Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, or the extreme like white water rafting, the Canyon has activities for every member of your family. Some tours are best booked in advance. Spend some time on our website to learn more about all the offerings available like Helicopter Tours, South Rim Self-Guided Driving Tours and Pink Jeep Tours.
Dining Options & Ordering Online
The Visitor Center IMAX is home to Explorer’s Café. With a large selection of food and beverage choices, Explorer’s Café is a pleasant dining experience for every hungry guest. We are known for having the best prices and value in town! Food options include Pizza Hut® Pizza, Fresh Deli-style sandwiches, Iced Cream, Beverages and more. If in a rush, order ahead and we’ll have it ready for you. Your food and beverages will be prepared and ready within 15 minutes of ordering or you can schedule a convenient pickup time using the selection tool before checkout. Review Menu & Order online.
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HOURS & SHOWTIMES
Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX Tusayan Hours
(March 1 – October 31) 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
(November 1 – February 29) 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
IMAX Theater Showtimes
(November 1 – February 29)
10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm
(March 1 – October 31)
9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm
IMAX® ADMISSION PRICING
Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time
Adult (Ages 11+ to 54) $14.00
Youth (6-10) $11.00
Senior (55+) $13.00
Military $13.00
(Taxes not included.)
Save up to 20% on adult/all ages ticket when purchased online!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX?
There are a number of Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAXs at and around the south rim. Most notably at Mather Point and the El Tovar Hotel inside the park. We are located at the South Entrance just outside the Grand Canyon National Park. The Visitor Center and IMAX Theatre are located at Highway 64. Our Visitor Center is best known for housing an IMAX Theatre since 1984. We’ve had the pleasure of helping tens of millions of visitors. Our IMAX Theatre was recently upgraded with the latest IMAX with Laser technology and our film, “Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time”, won of the Best Visual Effects award among giant screen films in 2023.
What is located inside the Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX?
We provide our guests with a variety of tour options and the ability to purchase pre-pay passes to the park. We have information about the Inner Canyon and the local area that includes lodging, attractions, shopping, dining and events. The Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX itself is home to the most famous IMAX® movie theater of all time and has the Explorer’s Café for our hungry travelers. Our Staff is knowledgeable, friendly and able to help you make the most out of your time at the National Park. We even have an Adventure Store where guests may purchase branded merchandise, souvenirs, books, dvds, outfitter gear and more.
I hear there is an awesome new IMAX® film about Grand Canyon. Where and when does it play?
We are glad the word is getting out about our brand new IMAX® Theatre upgrade and new 37 minute film called Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time. The movie is playing daily hourly on the half hour during the day. The IMAX® Theatre is located at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX located in Tusayan, just outside the Grand Canyon South Rim gates. Make sure to avoid the confusion about the Visitor Center within the park as this location does not include the IMAX Theater, Pink Jeep Tours, Explorer’s Cafe, etc.
Why should my family spend 37 minutes watching an IMAX® movie when the canyon is minutes away?
Experiencing the Grand Canyon in IMAX® will give you a deeper appreciation and knowledge of this amazing natural wonder. The IMAX® presentation will inspire and entertain. Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time is a journey through time at one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. History, science, and mythology come alive through epic aerial IMAX® photography complemented by spectacular, mesmerizing, super-high resolution time-lapse photography. The geological formation of the Canyon is showcased using stunning CGI animation, while the fascinating story of early civilizations, and their mysterious disappearance, is brought to life on the giant screen.
Should I buy my IMAX® tickets in advance? What happens if I don‘t know exactly when I’ll be at the theatre?
Yes! You should buy your tickets online in advance to take advantage of 20% discount offer. Online ticket vouchers are good for any screening of Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time. That means you can come an see any showing, any day during our regular schedule.
