We enjoy watching Star Wars Movies in this IMAX theater especially during evening time after 4pm due to free parking. You can book tickets online with a service fee. However, the theater does not offer reserved seats therefore we always try to be early to get best seats particularly for popular movies. The theater offers limited snack selection. Any show before 4 pm need to $15 for parking. The 3D glasses provided by the theater are of high quality and had a amazing experience watching from middle seats from the top third row.

Well maintained IMAX theater right inside the air and space museum. Awesome sound effects on the Apollo 11 movie playing. This theater has the best of both worlds from specially made IMAX movies for Air and Space fans as well as commercial Hollywood (and sometimes Bollywood) movies as well. The popcorn was fresh and the staff courteous. Remember to invest in a $12 annual Air and Space Smithsonian membership to get discounts on your tickets. The only reason I dont give a 5* rating is because of the lack of a large screen showing the movie listings.

Came here to see John Wick 3. The screen and sound are superb!! Was so glad I found this place. Its nestled inside a museum so keep that in mind. Only reason not 5 stars is the seating. Chairs basically have no cushion and get rather uncomfortable after one hour of sitting.

This theater is a true IMAX theater. Not one of the knock offs at AMX Theaters. Thid theater show first run movies at various time. In this case Star Wars Rise of Skywalker.Great sound, projection and atmosphere. Been here a jumber of times. For blockbusters like Star Wars, the earlier you get ther the better.For the regular shows, there is no hassle and usually no wait.So, see the museum (which is amazing) but also take in a show.

Dont lose a phone there and then try to go back in to get it an hour after the show. They wont let you in and are not that prompt in getting back to you when you email and leave messages about the expensive lost item either!I am editing my comment - very nice security person Srgt Kennedy called me and they found the phone this morning and called me. Thanks very much to everyone involved and BTW - the movie and the experience in 3D was fantastic - Happy Holidays all!

As far as movie theaters go, this one is probably the least updated in the area. Seats dont recliner and are well maintained, but notably worn. The confessions are minimalist and the prices arent any better than youll get anywhere else. The staff is very nice and attentive. None of the positives can outweigh that this theater was built to show movies made for IMAX 20 years ago, seeing a standard movie in IMAX here is not worth the price of admission.

Excellent Theater and Air and Space museum!Been coming here for years and always enjoy the experience.Saw StarWars Rogue One and The Last Jedi Premier here.The AV and screen size is impressive!Check showtimes and get tickets in advance! Some showings fill up quickly!

Great sound and screen (largest in Virginia). Lots of seats, no seat reservation so it may be a good idea to be early to a popular screening. Also has a decent selection of snacks. Extra plus for the nearby museum...

The biggest screen in VA, what more can you ask for? Also incredible audio! If you dont know the difference between Digital IMAX and the original 70 mm IMAX this theater will show you what youve been missing. This is one of the only true IMAX experiences in VA and ticket prices are on par with other theaters in the area. They dont show many Hollywood films but if they have the movie you want then youd be a fool to see it elsewhere. It seems criminal that other theaters can claim to have MAX yet offer nothing that compares to this glorious theater.

Came here to watch the recently made Imax documentary Apollo 11, which included all sorts of actual footage from that great and historic space mission. Which I had watched myself on television when I was a teenager. Absolutely awesome. This space museum is absolutely a place you must visit if youre visiting anywhere in the DC area

Imax movie theater is good. Price is moderate. Only thing to be improved is the no of restroom accommodates. Currently it has only 4 for the imax seating capacity of 400.

We had our Christmas party at this venue. Susan Gage was our caterer. It was fabulous. Drink in hand and learning about history!

We have been several times after museum hours to see the latest Marvel movie or other movie, and the experience was great because the staff is nice and the theater was not crowded. They even have beer and wine for sale along with other theater refreshments. If you want to see a movie in IMAX in the area it is definitely worth checking out.

My favorite museum of all time. The IMAX theater here is amazing. No matter how many times I visit, I love it even more than the last time.

You gotta see Star Wars in an IMAX. I figured it was going to be a pain and require to of pay for parking and then get screened and then stand in line. Alas, parking was closed by the time the movie was out so no fee, people were awesome on admission and there were even opportunities to buy snacks and beer for the movie. I wont go to many movies here but its not the hassle o felt it would be. The staff, well they were awesome and make it all the reason I say 5-stars.

Wonderful place. Had a great experience with my son watching Anita movie. It was a 3D movie too.I found that the 3D glasses quality was much better than any other regular theater, at least to the ones I have been to before.Very easy to make a reservation at this IMAX theater and it was quick getting in and out.The prices were not as bad as I thought it would be. At least compared to some other IMAX places I have been to before.

This place is a pretty monster ! The Screen is the biggest in Virginia. Ample Parking. The Discovery Shuttle is housed within, need I say anything more ?

The theater is comfortable with decent quality video and great audio. We watched a documentary on Apollo 11, so naturally it included mostly remastered old footage, so it wasnt exactly 4K video quality. It was still excellent, and the prices were absolutely a bargain. Cost half as much as a regular movie ticket.Highly recommended.

Great place to watch a movie. Get there early to get good seats on popular ones.

The best Imax in the area. The biggest screen in VA. Great to catch a blockbuster there after the museum closes. On weekend showings its best to get there an hour early to get decent seats. Otherwise youll be kicking yourself for having your neck hurt from getting a seat to close to the screen and looking up the entire time.

The planes were really cool but they need to change up what they have for gift shop items.

Id like it better if I could buy a seat not general admission.

Enormous screen. Friendly customer service. Chairs are uncomfortable. Arrive an hour early or face the possibility of bad seats. Overall, I will return and I love it.

Largest and best theater in the area. If theres an epic movie, see it here.

Biggest movie screen in the state! Its a massive 80 foot high and completely dwarfs typical AMC IMAX screens with booking surround sound.Fair concession prices and they also offer a limited selection of beer.Favorite place to go for those big ticket opening night premieres. They hand out numbered wrist names which keeps things orderly and allows you to pop in and out while waiting.Only complaint is the seats dont recline and makes viewing very difficult for seats in the front half of the auditorium. I recommend sitting as far back as possible to save yourself some neck pain.

The biggest movie screen in Virginia. A very nice theater in a great museum. Nice seats. Just a good place overall.

The theater is really cool. We watched Journey to Space and it was an amazing experience. My four year old loved it.

Full imax cinema, friendly staff. Recommend coming early as you dont want to be stuck in the bottom rows (especially for feature films)

Great theater. Only downside is no assigned seating so prepare to get there early if seeing a big movie.

This theater has the largest screen in Virginia and a sound system to match! Great venue whether youre watching a documentary or the latest Marvel movie. They even now have a concession stand offering popcorn, candy, and drinks including wine!

If you dont mind getting here an hour or more ahead of time and standing in line, you might be able to get a seat that makes this a good place to see a movie. If you actually want to see the movie, however, with the usual movie theater amenities, GO ANYWHERE ELSE!!!

Had a great time here watching Avengers Endgame. One of the biggest screens we have ever seen and the sound was also pretty good.

Best movie theater in the DMV because of its massive screen

Came for Avengers Endgame, Loved it for a AV experience but dont come on a movie premiere weekend. You cant reserve seat location, so its first come, first served on who gets the best seats in the theater and the line for my 6:40 PM show had people lining up as early as 12 noon

Its a nice IMAX theater, not crowded on a Friday night. Not much in the way of food but I never buy theater food anyway. Great prices for what you get; I saw Battle Angel Alita in 3D here for $15, when it was 3 or 4 dollars more at normal tiny-screened theaters. This is a great option!

HUGE screen! Great seating and super clean theater. We saw both Aircraft Carrier and Apollo 11. Both were excellent!! (Popcorn is a must!)

Simply one of the best movie-going experiences in the DMV. Huge screen with incredible sound, plus its situated in one of the coolest museums on the whole East Coast. Just make sure to arrive early if you know youve got a popular showtime since theres no reserved seating.

Undeniably one of THE best places to see a movie. Nothing compares to the six story screen. Go after 4p and parking is free... just sayin.

Incredible screen and audio, I can highly recommend it for anyone that wants an amazing cinematic experience. Now for the bad. The seats are vintage movie theater seats. You will be getting cosy with the people on either side of you in a stuffy room.The night I went it was very warm and they had the heater on so be ready for that. Concessions consist of bottled drinks and boxed popcorn. Very disappointing in that regard.Still worth it for the screen.

Holy wow! Just an incredible place to watch imax.

Great place for a movie. Active 3D. Doesnt show a half hour in movie previews.For new popular movies, they need a better way to handle seating priorities for handicap. Handicap who showed up in advance but could not stand were put in a seating area while handicap that could stand (knee brace) could show up at the last minute and stand at the front of the line. Those who arrived early but could not stand go to the back of the line.

The price for IMAX tickets at the air & space museum annex range from $9 for the museums educational fare, then starts at $12 for Smithsonian members (which we are, we make the membership back in ticket savings so the magazine is basically free) and higher for seniors and then regular visitors for first run movies.The revised parking system makes it easier to buy the tickets in advance. Theres no fee for the first 30 minutes of a stay, so drive in pick up the parking ticket, get the movie tickets in advance, and leave within 30 minutes at no cost. The featured movies start around four in the afternoon, and parking is free if you leave after six or six thirty, so when you arrive anytime during the day, if you leave after six, the gates open and your drive out at no cost.So if youre going to visit the museum, plan on either arriving after four or leaving after six and save yourself the $16 parking fee.

Seats: average. Audio/Sound: great. Video/Visual: Awesome.

Saw Apollo 11 on impressive screen.

This IMAX theater is the best kept secret in Northern Virginia. Please DO NO GO THERE to see movies because you risk taking my preferred seats!! Parking is FREE if you leave at 6:30pm or later, so afternoon matinee movies are an awesome deal. This is our #1 Go-To movie theater, hands down!! Just dont tell anyone about it!! Its our secret!

Its a great IMAX theater with a crisp projector. It also plays first run movies that are fun to see there. The only disadvantage is the $15 parking fee; a lot if you are not going there to see the fabulous museum.

Watched Apollo 11. It was awesome document movie from reality footage. My daughter treated us..

The place to see big first run movies like Star Wars. IMAX 3D cant be beat

No seat allocation so need to be there atleast 45 mins to get descent seat. First 4 rows are so close to the screen that u can only see 30% of the screen with 3d glasses... worst movie experience ever. They should not allowed to sell tickets for first 4 rows

Great place to watch a movie but they could improve with a better concession stand.

Maybe the nicest place to see a first run film. When the US Government builds an IMAX theater, you can bet its up to full spec. We just saw a 3D IMAX film on opening weekend, we were one of maybe 10 people in a full-sized movie palace.

Great IMAX experience as always. Quick and easy service, and attached to a great museum

I absolutely love this place! The size of the screen amazes me everytime I watch a movie here.

Wonderful theater! It is inside the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum adjacent to Dulles Airport. If you go during the day (before 5pm) be aware that you have to pay for parking. But after 5pm, parking is free. The theater shows the short film documentaries you see at Museums - but on nights and weekends, they show first-run films. The screen is 6-stories tall and the speaker system is sometimes overwhelming. Good access for disabled patrons, too!

Best place to see a movie. Especially 3 D

Theater has no recliner seats. Its a very nice display. But if dont get rear seat it will be very bad experience. Theater washroom is very small. Sound quality was not so impressive. *be sure to make it to schedule, else you are sure to loose money as there is no refund policy.

Huge screen, seats dont recline, no cup holders, all in all pretty good

The real IMAX experience and totally worth the drive to get here! If I lived a little closer I would come here more often not only for theatrical releases but for the Smithsonian films as well. Im not usually a 3D movie person but on the huge screen its fantastic!

Absolutely the best way to watch a movie! We saw the Apollo 11 movie and it was fantastic!

We watched Superdogs. Very well done

This is fun, but this IMAX screen feels a little dated. Or maybe its the theater. The seats arent the most comfortable, at least not as comfy as ones youd find in a more modern movie theater.Love the Sunday night movies. Nobodys there. But, seriously, update those chairs!

Best theater experience in northern Virginia

What a place to visit I always go there to see planes.

Just saw alita battle angel here. Best IMAX I have ever been to, and totally worth the price. I like that the popcorn is not gigantic.

Fantastic screen and sound. Limited concessions, can but not bad.

Great theatre, really immersive expereince

Where else can you see amazing feats of engineering/tangible pieces of history then watch Star Wars in IMAX 3D? Yeah, thought so. Amazing venue, so much to see and do. The theater is top notch, full floor-to-ceiling screen, offers 3D (which I could take or leave so far). Plus they offer beer, which in my experience so far makes bad movies bearable and good movies great.

Six story IMAX screen with variety of short (45 min) films plus a feature. Discounts for Smithsonian members or seniors. Enjoy the 3D shows wearing the glasses. Not all movies are in 3D.Very clean, all seats have good view.

Wow!!! Is all i can say for this screen. Will definitely check out Avengers: Endgame here

Wonderful experience. Has a TRUE IMAX theater! Worth the trip!!!

It was really fantastic and entertaining. In short, I liked it.

We saw Apollo 11 movie, which was fantastic on the IMAX screen. No 3D glasses, but it often felt 3D anyway.

Loved star wars in 3d and surrounded sound

They are generally very organized and occasionally its nice to see an epic film in a true IMAX theater...

Great place to watch blockbuster movies. 3D are especially good because of the high-quality glasses. Picture and sound quality are the best, and the big screen is incomparable.

Saw Star Wars and Dr. Strange here and was very glad I didnt see them anywhere else. The screen is the largest in Northern VA and the quality is outstanding. The seats are nice and believe me you won’t be disappointed. They do see Popcorn but that is it and they sell Pop and beer and I think wine? If you need to see something that was made for the big screen, this is the place to go! :)

The IMAX theater at the Udvar-Hazy Air and Space museum screens documentaries and movies. You can save on the tickets if you are a Smithsonian member. The concession stand sells candy, bottled soda/water and pop corn. Seating is on a first come-first served basis, so if you visit on a busy day you may want to get in line to get a good seat.

Was a great experience watched the opollo 11

Great theater. I only wish they had reserve seats so I wouldnt have to wait in long lines for special movies.

Lovely screen and sound. No assigned seating, so get there early. Very limited food and beverage options. Seats are nicely comfortable and arranged in a stadium seating configuration.

4 out of 5 because the seats were extremely uncomfortable, however, still enjoyed the magnitude of the screen and surround sound. If you do not like LOUD, not for you. I enjoyed it.

The screen is great. One of the best in America from what Ive read. But their system for big blockbusters on opening weekends needs to be improved. They dont have assigned seats, so it is first come first served, which means you have to wait in line 2-3 hours early if you want a center seat.

Great experience with good variety of shows

Went to see Rogue One in IMAX 3D. I dont like 3D movies, but there was no other choice here. The seats are comfortable, and the screen is large, with a crisp picture. They had the sound up a bit high, but for a movie like Rogue One, Im sure that helped others enjoy the movie experience. I didnt purchase any food from the concession stand, so ai cant comment on the quality, but was impressed with their variety of selection of non standard beverages (beer and wine).

Amazing, super big screen

Really cool experience.... Seats were a little rough for a two hour movie and the volume was a bit high... But the 2D IMAX was really good! See Dunkirk here

The best place to watch Hollywood blockbusters. Gigantic screen and awesome sound. The museum is nice too

Great time at the A & S museum. Imax was not crowded and just long enough . Clean theater, well worth the trip.

With the largest screen in Virginia, if you havent been, you have to go once at least.

This is a true IMAX 3D theater. You really have to experience it to see the difference. Youll want to arrive 45-60 minutes early and then head right to the middle-center of the seats. With the 3D glasses on your attention is focused on the screen (which is 7 stories tall) and you dont even notice the people sitting right next to you. The images pop right out at you so that you feel like you could just reach out and grab them. I saw The Force Awakens here and in the opening scene when BB-8 comes up on the low hill, he looks like hes practically in your lap. It is worth the effort if you are in the area.

Smithsonian - Airbus Imax Theater at Udvar is awesome. with its giant screen and great seating. It is always my first choice to see any movie.

Very educational and ingesting movies

Dont miss a movie while you are at the museum. Very well done

I have seen several movies at this theater and never been disappointed. I would highly recommend it.

Fun way to watch a movie. Action packed or three D are super

Excellent IMAX 3D experience, saw Star Wars and Aquaman there and it was much better than Regal or AMC theaters

Tallest IMAX in Virginia! Great experience no matter the movie. For documentaries I recommend a middle row so the screen fills your field of view. For action movies in the evening (free parking after 4pm btw) I recommend the back rows as the screen can be too large to follow action sequences up close.

One of the best IMAX theaters around! 479 seats, 70mm IMAX film projection. And they serve wine, beer, and snacks! Come an hour early for older run shows, or 2-3 hours early for release weekend shows if you want to get perfect seats.

Large. Get there at least 10 mins before the shows scheduled airtime especially if you getting drinks and snacks

Must to go place but remember ... parking is free only after 4pm .... otherwise its 20$ per car ... the biggest screen on earth but the width is less for the height which makes the movie to get strecthed in height and also the clarity misses in some movie but sound is always great ...