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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