![]() In January we spent a week in California, visiting Disneyland, Sea World and the San Diego. ![]() I continue to think that 3D belongs on the trash heap of history, but that’s not what I’m here to rail against today. Learn show times, prices and more – and reserve tickets – at history of cinema is littered with technological missteps best left forgotten. Funding for the theater and the seal exhibit came from a $40 million “functional replacement” agreement between the City of Norwalk and State of Connecticut negotiated because of the adjacent bridge project. A second simultaneous Aquarium construction project in response to the bridge work – a 150,000-gallon fully enclosed seal exhibit – is expected to open in May. 18 to make way for a federal railroad bridge replacement project. The 4D Theater replaces the Aquarium’s original IMAX movie theater, which closed Jan. SimEx-Iwerks has successful partnerships with more than 40 museums, zoos and aquariums across North America, including the Central Park Zoo, San Diego Zoo, and Chicago’s John G. ![]() The Maritime Aquarium’s new 4D Theater was built and will operate in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment, the expert in integrating the highest-quality 3D high-definition projection with in-seat and in-theater effects to create fully immersive experiences. Special 3D glasses worn by guests during the movies are turned in and machine-cleaned after every show. The Maritime Aquarium will meet or exceed state and federal COVID-19 guidelines regarding theater capacity, cleaning between shows and other protocols. “We intend to take full advantage of this exciting new resource, with animal and art talks relating to our new exhibit called ‘A Slug’s Life: Facing the Climate Endgame,’ plus a spring lecture series, and other special presentations,” he said. The theater also is available for multimedia corporate presentations and other rental opportunities. Patlis noted that the new theater is a multipurpose asset also capable of 2D and 3D digital screenings, and is perfect for hosting lectures and other Aquarium special events. “We look for ways big and small to support the local community, and welcoming some of the area’s wonderful bakeries to provide a steady supply of pastries and other foods to the Sound Bites coffee shop is a delicious idea,” Patlis said. (The Aquarium’s Cascade Café remains open on weekends with a broader selection of food and drink.) Pastries and other items from a rotating lineup of area bakeries are sold as well. Guests – who currently are required to purchase their tickets in advance online for timed entry – enter with the options of going to the theater, to the Aquarium or to the new Sound Bites coffee shop proudly serving Starbucks’ full menu of hot and cold drinks. ![]() The opening of the theater shifts the Aquarium’s main entrance back to its bus circle, at Ann and North Water streets. Tickets for a 4D movie are $7 per person ($6 for members) in addition to Maritime Aquarium admission: $26.95 adults $24.95 seniors (65+) and $19.95 for children (3-12). (Remember that Long Island, and Long Island Sound, was formed during the last ice age.)
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