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Educator IMAX® Open House
March 29, 2014 (9:30 am-5:30 pm)

Join us for our Educator IMAX® Open House at The Henry Ford®!

Educators receive FREE admission to The Henry Ford’s IMAX® Theatre to preview our three newest films, Jerusalem, D-DAY: Normandy 1944 3D and Penguins 3D and will learn about our flexible Teacher’s Choice @ IMAX® program. Attendees may choose to view any and all of these films listed at the times in the schedule of events section.

Please register for this event by following the instructions in the registration and check-in section below.

schedule of events

9:30 AM		Check-in begins
10:00 AM		D-DAY: Normandy 1944 3D
11:15 AM		Jerusalem
12:30 PM		Penguins 3D*
1:45 PM		D-DAY: Normandy 1944 3D
3:00 PM		Jerusalem
4:15 PM		Penguins 3D*
5:30 PM		D-DAY: Normandy 1944 3D

*Penguins 3D will be exclusively for credentialed educators and additional tickets will not be made available.

about the movies

JERUSALEM
Traditional-length IMAX® documentary film
Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch
Not rated; running time is approximately 45 minutes

Click here to access the official website for JERUSALEM

Click here to watch the official National Geographic trailer for JERUSALEM

Click here to download official educator materials for JERUSALEM

D-DAY: Normandy 1944 3D
Traditional-length IMAX® documentary film
Narrated by Tom Brokaw
Not rated; running time is approximately 45 minutes

Click here to access the official website for D-DAY

Click here to watch the official trailer for D-DAY

PENGUINS 3D
Traditional-length IMAX® documentary film
Narrated by David Attenborough
Rated G; running time is approximately 39 minutes

Click here to access the official website for PENGUINS 3D

Click here to watch the official trailer for PENGUINS 3D

Click here to download official educator materials for PENGUINS 3D

online registration & check-in

Please register online for this event. CLICK HERE to register.

Check-In Information
Head to the IMAX® Lobby (9:30 am-5:30 pm). Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to show-time to ensure enough time to check-in.

All participants must check in at the registration desk in the IMAX® lobby. Educators must provide proper credentials (certification, school or organization ID).

For more information, please contact our Call Center at 313.982.6001 or Christopher Hemler, Manager of Education and Learning Programs, at 313.982.6036.

Please note that the Educator IMAX® Open House is exclusively for educators. The Henry Ford cannot give additional tickets to accompanying family members and guests, but they can purchase their own admission tickets on the day of the event in the IMAX® lobby with the exception of Penguins 3D – this film will be exclusively for credentialed educators and additional tickets will not be made available. (Members of The Henry Ford receive 15% off all IMAX® tickets) Admission to Henry Ford Museum is not required to attend this event, but tickets are available for purchase.

directions/maps

The Henry Ford is located in Dearborn, Michigan on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard, just west of the Southfield Freeway (M-39) and south of Michigan Avenue (US-12).

The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48124-5029

From the East or West via I-94:
Take I-94 to the Oakwood Boulevard exit; go north on Oakwood. The Henry Ford is 2.5 miles from the exit on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard.

From the South via I-75:
Exit to northbound Southfield Freeway (M-39); drive 4.1 miles to Oakwood Boulevard (Exit 4). Left on Oakwood and drive 1.8 miles.

From the North via Southfield Road (or I-96):
Take Southfield Freeway (M-39) south 4.5 miles past I-96 and exit at Michigan avenue (Exit 6). Continue on the Southfield service drive (veer left) for .5 mile. At the first stoplight, turn right onto Village Road (through the iron gates) and drive .75 mile.

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