Omnimax Theater
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
The Omnimax Theater offers an immersive cinematic experience where movies are 'experienced' rather than just watched, often described as 'impressive.' It features comfortable seating and is consistently praised for its exceptionally friendly and helpful staff, particularly at the front desk. Specific films, like the 'TRex Omnimax movie' (dinosaur documentary), are highlighted as being 'awesome' and provide a great experience.
Key Highlights
- ✓Immersive viewing experience ('you don't just watch the movie...you experience it')
- ✓Comfortable seating
- ✓Highly friendly and helpful staff, with specific mentions of 'Michelle' and a 'nice lady at the desk'
- ✓Specific films like the 'TRex Omnimax movie' are rated as 'awesome' and provide a great experience
Standout Features
- ⭐Immersive cinematic experience
- ⭐Comfortable seating arrangements
- ⭐Exceptional customer service from helpful and friendly staff
- ⭐Option to purchase tickets online in advance
Perfect For
Ideal For
💡Pro Tips from Reviews
- →Arrive early to select the best seats for your film.
- →Tickets can be purchased online in advance or in person at the science center (where the theater is located, implied).
- →Consider watching the 'TRex Omnimax movie' as it was specifically called 'awesome' by reviewers.
Price & Value
Not mentioned in reviews.
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •No accommodations mentioned.
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •Not mentioned in reviews.
🚗Parking Info
- •Not mentioned directly, but the theater is located 'at the science center' which might imply associated parking.
👥Crowd Levels
- •No specific crowd levels mentioned, but the advice to 'arrive early to select the best seats' suggests desirable seats can fill up, implying some level of busyness.
🛡️Safety Features
- •No safety measures mentioned.
Pricing/Package/Events
Pricing & Packages
Birthday Party Package
$325Duration: 1 hour for private party room
Reserve a private party room and choose from a variety of premium enhancements that will make the day extra special.
Includes:
- •Private Party Room (40 person max capacity)
- •Dedicated food & beverage attendant
- •5 parking passes
- •4 large one-topping pizzas (cheese, pepperoni, or sausage)
- •Lemonade and iced water
- •Table covers
- •Compostable cups, plates, cutlery, and napkins
Birthday Party Enhancement: Young Explorers Discovery Room
$210Duration: 60-minute session
Designed especially for our youngest scientists! This package includes exclusive access to the Discovery Room, where little ones can explore and play in a fun and safe environment.
Includes:
- •Private 60-minute Discovery Room Birthday session
- •Birthday crown craft activity for guests
- •Special birthday celebration featuring a sing-along led by a science center team member
Birthday Party Enhancement: Makers Mania Birthday
$175Includes:
- •45-minute hands-on, multimedia activity led by a Gallery team member
- •Each guest takes home a creation
Birthday Party Enhancement: The Ultimate Gamer Birthday
$225Duration: 60-minutes
Perfect for the gamer in your life. Check out our Dino Den featuring ESPORTS! Guests can choose from a wide range of game titles including but not limited to, Fortnite, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros.
Includes:
- •Private 60-minutes of private access to the ESPORTS lab for up to 30 guests
- •ESPORTS Staff on hand to facilitate your gamer’s experiences
Birthday Party Enhancement: Private Paleo Lab Tour
$75Get an exclusive tour of our Paleo Lab where our volunteers and staff work on real life dinosaur fossils. See how they prepare the fossils and see fossils that are in process. This is a very behind the scenes tour. Perfect for the kids who can’t get enough dinosaurs in their life.
Events & Schedule
Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)
A night to celebrate and support the Saint Louis Science Center
October 4 - 6:00 PM
PLANETARIUM: Yoga Under The Stars
October 6 - 7:00 PM
UP LATE: Spooky Science!
October 25 - 6:00 PM
PLANETARIUM: Monthly Star Party
October 3 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sensory Friendly Science Time
Sundays from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The entire building will be open, but with accommodations: T-Rex roar off, ball machine off until 1 PM. 12:00 PM and 1:15 PM OMNIMAX® shows will feature sensory-friendly adjustments (reduced volume, enhanced lighting). Energy Stage Show at 12:15 PM will be quieter. Explore the Wonder of Why in a quieter setting on Sunday!
🍎Food Policy
- • OUTSIDE FOOD AND BEVERAGES ARE NOT PERMITTED, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A BIRTHDAY CAKE (for birthday parties).
- • A La Carte Menu items for parties require a $75 minimum spend (plus tax and service fees).
- • Upgraded catering packages available upon request.
🛡️Safety Policy
- • Code of Conduct is available for review on the website.
- • Helium balloons, confetti, glitter, slime, paint, permanent markers, and pinatas are prohibited (for birthday parties).
- • No items can be attached to the walls, floors, or ceilings (includes tape, tacks, adhesives). All decorations must be free-standing or table-top only (for birthday parties).
📅Booking Policy
- • BIRTHDAY PARTIES MUST BE BOOKED AT LEAST 3 WEEKS IN ADVANCE AND PAID IN FULL AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.
- • OMNIMAX® Theater film selection and Planetarium show selection must be confirmed at least two weeks prior to your party date.
- • Birthday parties are held rain or shine.
🚗Parking Information
- • 5 parking passes included with Birthday Party Package; additional parking passes are available (for birthday parties).
- • Directions & Parking information is available on the website (details not provided in content).
Recent Reviews
Ryld Meh
2 months agoMe and my boyfriend came in this morning and the nice lady at the desk was really helpful to us. There was another employee there named Michelle who was really nice too and we had a great time because of them! Would highly recommend going.
Benjamin Schwantes
4 months agoImpressive theater. Comfortable seats. Arrive early to select the best seats for your film. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or in person at the science center.
Roxann Parker
2 months agoWe love all the movies we've seen here. You don't just watch the movie...you experience it.
Josh Disher
4 months agoWe really enjoyed the TRex Omnimax movie! The Trains one was ok, but the Dinosaur one was awesome!
rachel friem
a month agoIt was a nice experience for the dinosaur documentary we saw!