Experience an immersive show at the biggest indoor screen in Maryland.
The St. John Properties IMAX Theater gives you the most breathtaking and immersive documentary experience possible. There’s no better movie experience than on our five story tall screen complete with surround sound, true stadium seating and bigger, brighter and bolder imagery. Browse our current shows while planning your visit and add it onto your ticket for just $5.00. Tickets to one of our IMAX documentaries must be purchased in person at the Maryland Science Center.
Current documentaries

Sea Lions: Life By A Whisker
Experience a classic coming of age tale filled with hope, humor and wonder, told through a vast ocean that connects us all. Embark on an epic quest through the uninhabited wilderness of the Great Australian Bight, to the lush kelp forests off the Californian coast.

Mountain Adventure: Out of Bounds
Follow Olympian Torah Bright as she journeys through the world’s longest chain of mountain ranges. We’ll discover the crucial role mountains play in our every day lives and for the world, while witnessing the most spectacular snowboard action ever brought to the giant screen!

Dream Big: Engineering Our World 3D
From the world’s tallest building to underwater robots and a solar car race across Australia, Dream Big celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels big and small, and reveals the heart that drives engineers to create better lives for people around the world.

Flight of the Butterflies 3D
Experience two stories in one – the astounding Monarch butterfly migration and the determined scientist who spent years trying to discover exactly where the butterflies mysteriously went when they flew south for winter.

Backyard Wilderness 3D
Explore the unexpected wonders of nature that are right under our noses – in our own backyards. Spanning a seasonal year around a suburban home, the film displays a stunning array of unique wildlife images and behavior.