Do you remember in elementary school when you would go on that one exciting field trip to the Omni Theater at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History? You would sit down and there would be a big screen surrounding your vision along with sounds coming from every angle. It felt like you were a part of the movie. What if I told you that that experience is about to get even better?
Tammy McKinney, VP of development and marketing at The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, mentioned how the upgraded theater is “pushing the limits of what’s possible to transform how [we] engage with the visuals on screen.”
The Omni Theater closed around March 2020, at the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown. Since then, the Omni has been going through some major upgrades. This project is called the Jane & Justin Foundation Omni Theater Project. About 21 million dollars were spent on these renovations. Along with the Jane & Justin Foundation, the upgrades were also funded through The Amon Carter Foundation, The Burnett Foundation, William E. Scott Foundation, The Ryan Foundation, The Paul E. Andrews Foundation, Tarrant County, and The City of Fort Worth.
Once the Omni is back open, it will be a great place for high school students, like you, to visit! The movies played at the Omni are typically educational so they would be a good way for students to expand their knowledge.
“The content that will be offered in the new theater will appeal to all ages,” McKinney says.
The first movie to be playing after the opening is Jane Goodall – Reasons For Hope. This movie tells the story of the world’s most famous living ethologist and environmentalist. It goes through her inspiring, nature-filled journey all around the world.
You’re probably wondering: what is so special about this new upgrade? Well, there were many technology updates. McKinney says that “8K is at the limit of what [your] eye can see at the distance [you] are sitting in our theater.” This means that you will be able to see the movie all around the dome with the best quality of film. “It will be a completely immersive experience,” according to McKinney.
Did you know that there are about 12,000 screens that make the dome 40 times brighter than screens at traditional movie theaters?
“Every frame dazzles in the richest colors imaginable,” McKinney remarks.
It will be a truly exhilarating experience to see a film in the Omni Theater after the renovations. With the increased film quality, wider screen area, and vibrant colors, going will make a lifetime experience. Make sure you’re a member of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History so you can get discounts for movie tickets!
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