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Maritime Aquarium In Norwalk Screens 'Polar Express' On Imax For Holidays

NORWALK, Conn. -- “The Polar Express” returns for a limited engagement to the giant screen in The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk beginning on Nov. 28.

The Polar Express will be shown at The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk beginning Nov. 28.

The Polar Express will be shown at The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk beginning Nov. 28.

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The animated film, based on the award-winning children’s book and featuring Tom Hanks as the voice of five characters, will play from Nov. 28 through Dec. 21 at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 4 p.m. Sundays. From Dec. 26-Jan. 1, times are 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. daily. 

Beginning Nov. 25, all Maritime Aquarium visitors can enter a free drawing to win a G-gauge toy train set of “The Polar Express.” Look for entry forms near the Aquarium’s gift shop.The train-set winner will be chosen at random out of all entries on Monday, Jan. 5. “The Polar Express” IMAX movie is based on the 1986 Caldecott Award-winning book by Chris Van Allsburg. The story follows a young boy who doubts the existence of Santa Claus. On Christmas Eve, a locomotive magically arrives to take him and other doubtful children to Santa's North Pole headquarters. Tom Hanks voices five roles, including the train's conductor, a ghostly hobo and Santa Claus. Robert Zemeckis directed the 2004 Warner Bros. Pictures release. The film is shown at the Maritime's IMAX theater. The Maritime Aquarium’s 12,000-watt surround-sound audio system, results in an immersive thrill that is so unique it’s been trademarked. Tickets are specially priced at: $11.50 for adults; $10.50 for youths (ages 13-17) & seniors (65+); and $9.50 for children (ages 3-12). Maritime Aquarium members save $1. To include a visit to the Aquarium with “The Polar Express,” tickets are $31.45 for adults, $28.45 for youths & seniors, and $22.45 for children. Screenings of “The Polar Express” on weekdays at 9 or 10 a.m. are available for preschool and elementary-school students. 

Get more details or reserve your tickets in advance online or by calling 203-852-0700, ext. 2206.

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