About
Ancient Caves brings science and adventure together as it follows paleoclimatologist Dr. Gina Moseley on a mission to unlock the secrets of the Earth’s climate in the most unlikely of places: caves. Until recently, scientists had no reliable way to accurately study the climate of Earth’s distant past. Moseley and her team of cave explorers travel the world exploring vast underground worlds in search of stalagmite samples – geologic “fingerprints” – that reveal clues about the planet’s climate history. Their quest leads them to some of the world’s most remote caves, both above and below the water, in France, Iceland, the Bahamas, the U.S. and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, where they study how rapidly Earth’s climate can change, and how it has affected human civilization. Together, they go where very few humans will ever go, revealing the incredible lengths scientists will go to study the unknown.
Ancient Caves is an Oceanic Research Group Films production produced with support from the Giant Dome Theater Consortium and presented by MacGillivray Freeman Films.
RATING: G – General Audiences
RUNTIME: Approx. 45 minutes.
Same-day tickets for OMNIMAX films are available online, at the Science Center or by calling our box office at 314.289.4400. Feature films may have special pricing. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.
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Film Features
- Ancient Caves by filmmaker Jonathan Bird features cutting-edge science frompaleoclimatologistDr. Gina Moseley, a literal rock star, on a quest to find clues about Earth’s ancient climate history.
- She and an expert team of cave divers voyage to the world’s most remote and stunning caves to retrieve stalagmites–geologic”fingerprints”–that provide information to help us better understand climate patterns today. The film is the perfect mix of science and adventure, and audiences are loving it!
- Scientists and Divers’ quests in Ancient Caves lead them to some of the world’s most remote caves, both above and below the water, in France, Iceland, the Bahamas, the U.S., and Mexico’sYucatan Peninsula. Together, they go where very few humans will ever go, revealing the incredible lengths scientists will go to study the unknown.
- Crystal Caves of Abaco Island in the Bahamas is considered the most decorated underwater caves in the world. The caves were a natural choice for the film not only because of their beauty but because they are the perfect depth for retrieving samples that can tell us about sea level changes in the past, an indicator that scientists hope can lead to new insight into climate change.
- The film took home top honors at the GSCA 2022 Film Awards including Best Film, Best Cinematography, and Best Film for Lifelong Learning.
- Ancient Caves is a MacGillivray Freeman Films presentation of an Oceanic Research Group production, produced with support from the Giant Dome Theater Consortium. The film also won the Intrepid Award at the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival.
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Movie Pricing
This is a paid experience. Ages |
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| Members | FREE* |
| Children (ages 2-12) | $8.95 |
| Adults (ages 13-59) | $10.95 |
| Seniors (ages 60+) | $8.95 |
| College Students with ID | $8.95 |
| Military | $7.95 |
Educator’s Guide
The Educator Guide for Ancient Caves was created by Bill Andrake for use by formal and informal educators looking to inspire their upper elementary, middle school and high school students. Activities are envisioned to live alongside the film and support further exploration of major themes. They are designed around the U.S. Next Generation Science Standards, but educators are encouraged to adjust them to best fit the standards or programming needs of their school board. Much of the chemistry presented in this investigation focuses on chemical change at the molecular level, addressed in middle school and high school science curricula. However, the activities and lessons can be adapted for upper elementary students who may lack background knowledge of the particulate nature of matter. In “Exploring the Chemistry of Caves,” students have the opportunity to learn the chemistry behind the cave
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Location
OMNIMAX Theater films take place in the OMNIMAX Theater on the 2nd floor of the main 5050 Oakland Building. Access is available through the main entrance, then the stairs in the main lobby to the second floor.
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Accessibility
Convenient wheelchair accessible seating for the OMNIMAX is available via the third floor theater entrance. Elevators and ramps serve all public areas of the OMNIMAX.
OMNIMAX offers hearing assistance that is not available in any theater in the region. This includes new adjustable caption devices, new hearing assistance devices with Descriptive Video Services(DVS) and Telecoil. When ordering tickets, please let your reservationist know you’re interested in these items, or see an usher before your film begins.
