The Carnegie Omnimax Theater in Pittsburgh, PA is an outstanding location to see some of the world's best movies on one of the largest screens.
In true Omnimax style, the theater boasts a huge screen that wraps around the audience submersing them into the action around them. There are often various movies showing. These rotate regularly depending on popularity and availability. Guests are able to choose from well known pictures, science movies or other educational based programs.
The Carnegie Omnimax Theater is inside of the Carnegie Science Center located in downtown Pittsburgh, just across the street from Heines Field. Visitors can purchase tickets to the science center and the Omnimax at a discounted rate. Plan to stay the whole day. The science center boasts several floors of experiments, displays and exhibits. There is a planetarium located within the science center with various shows, as well as a cooking demonstration area. In addition, visitors can enjoy a large number of hands on displays designed for children of all ages.
Also within the Carnegie Science Center is a cafeteria style restaurant with a variety of foods including healthier options and a gift shop. Guests can buy popcorn and soft drinks to take inside the theater as well. Ominmax tickets can be purchased individually without admission to the Science Center. Guests should call ahead to find out what is playing, what times it is playing and what hours of operation the Science Center offers. Handicapped access is available. The movies are rated based on content individually.