Experience the history of Grand Canyon
The story of the Grand Canyon is one that’s been being written for 1.7 billion years, experience the creation of the canyon, from the volcano that collided into North America creating a mountain range standing 3 miles above sea level, to the first settlers that called the Canyon home, to one of the Seven Wonders of the World it is today.
Formation
Humans first called the Grand Canyon home about 8,000 years ago, early tribes were nomadic, surviving by hunting and gathering, but about 2,500 years ago the Ancient Puebloans started evolving their way of life by growing crops and making settlements at the edge of the Canyon. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, or the extreme like white water rafting, the Canyon has activities for every member of your family. 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.
First Settlers in the Canyon
Humans first called the Grand Canyon home about 8,000 years ago, early tribes were nomadic, surviving by hunting and gathering, but about 2,500 years ago the Ancient Puebloans started evolving their way of life by growing crops and making settlements at the edge of the Canyon. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, or the extreme like white water rafting, the Canyon has activities for every member of your family. 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.
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. 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.
Experience the Grand Canyon like never before
Our new 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 3D heart-pounding audio with an endless sweet spot, there’s not a bad spot in the theater.
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 Grand Canyon to be shown like never before.
Pitch-Perfect Tuning
Endless Sweet Spot
Pin-Point Accuracy
Dual Projection
Hand-Crafted Re-Mastering
Heightened Realism
Remote Monitoring
Quality & Consistency
Picture Perfect
Your Grand Canyon adventure starts with us at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX
Start planning your upcoming vacation at the Grand Canyon by making your first and last stop at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center.
Grand Canyon IMAX Showtimes
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Admission Pricing
Adult (Ages 11+ to 54) $13.59
Youth (6-10) $10.33
Senior (55+) $12.50
Military $12.50
Available in 8 Languages
English, French, German, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Italian and Spanish