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Traveling in a large group? Let us help. Smithsonian Group Sales offers discounts on prepackaged meals, IMAX® and Planetarium tickets and on simulator rides.

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IMAX® Group Rates

A Group consists of ten (10) or more people for any IMAX or Planetarium show, or twenty (20) or more for our dining options. All groups will receive one (1) complimentary ticket per every twenty purchased (excluding bulk voucher & $10 voucher purchases). All groups will be charged a one-time processing fee of $10.00 per order. Payment must be received in Full no less than one (1) week prior to the group’s arrival.

IMAX® On Demand

View a special morning screening of your favorite IMAX film at any of our IMAX theaters and/or Planetarium. Select a current film or choose one from our IMAX Adventure Library. IMAX® On Demand screenings are offered every morning at 9:30 am. 50 guest minimum. Please call 866 868-7774 or email groupsales@si.edu for more information.

IMAX® Theater Locations

Airbus IMAX® Theater
National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Chantilly, VA

Lockheed Martin IMAX® Theater & Einstein Planetarium
National Air and Space Museum
The National Mall Washington, DC

Johnson IMAX® Theater
National Museum of Natural History
The National Mall Washington, DC

IMAX® listings and showtimes

Dining Packages

National Air and Space Museum, National Mall
Wright Place Food Court

McDonald's Food Court

  • Menu 1: Choice of Big Mac®, Filet-O-Fish®, Double Cheeseburger, or 6-Piece Chicken McNuggets® with medium fries, 21 oz. soft drink and McDonald’s cookies. $8.00
  • Menu 2: Choice of Crispy or Grilled McDonald’s Salad with 21 oz. soft drink and McDonald’s cookies. $9.50
  • Menu 3: Smithsonian Kid’s Meal to include choice of hamburger, cheeseburger, or 4-pc Chicken McNuggets® with small fries, soft drink and exclusive Smithsonian toy. $5.75
  • Outreach Meal: hamburger with small fries, soft drink and exclusive Smithsonian toy. *Title One Schools Only * $3.50
  • Bulk Meals: Minimum order of 40 (no comps) Choice of Big Mac®, Filet-O-Fish®, Double Cheeseburger, Southern Style Chicken Sandwich or 6-Piece Chicken McNuggets® all served with medium Fries, or choice of Crispy or Grilled McDonald’s Salad or 7” *Cheese or *Pepperoni Pizza (*NOT available at the Udvar-Hazy Center) and 21 oz. soft drink. $7.50

 

Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly, VA
McDonald's Food Court

  • Menu 1: Choice of Big Mac®, Filet-O-Fish®, Double Cheeseburger, or 6-Piece Chicken McNuggets® with medium fries, 21 oz. soft drink and McDonald’s cookies. $8.00
  • Menu 2: Choice of Crispy or Grilled McDonald’s Salad with 21 oz. soft drink and McDonald’s cookies. $9.50
  • Menu 3: Smithsonian Kid’s Meal to include choice of hamburger, cheeseburger, or 4-pc Chicken McNuggets® with small fries, soft drink and exclusive Smithsonian toy. $5.75
  • Outreach Meal: hamburger with small fries, soft drink and exclusive Smithsonian toy. *Title One Schools Only * $3.50
  • Bulk Meals: Minimum order of 40 (no comps) Choice of Big Mac®, Filet-O-Fish®, Double Cheeseburger, Southern Style Chicken Sandwich or 6-Piece Chicken McNuggets® all served with medium Fries, or choice of Crispy or Grilled McDonald’s Salad or 7” *Cheese or *Pepperoni Pizza (*NOT available at the Udvar-Hazy Center) and 21 oz. soft drink. $7.50

 

Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture
Courtyard Cafe

  • Menu 1: Choice of: Gourmet Sandwich w/Chips, Grab & Go House Salad, Hand Fruit or Homemade Cookie & 20oz Bottled Beverage $11.00
  • Menu 2: Choice of: Gourmet Sandwich w/Chips, Grab & Go Chef’s Salad, Hand Fruit or Homemade Cookie & 20oz Bottled Beverage $12.50
  • Menu 3 (Kids Meal): Butter & Jelly Sandwich served with whole fruit and 20 oz bottled drink or milk $5.50


 

Smithsonian $10 Food Voucher
Voucher is good at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of the American Indian, American Art and Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian Castle between the hours of 11AM to 3PM Daily. Voucher is good for the full face value against any food items purchased and includes a Soft Drink or Bottled Water; no change given and if face value is exceeded patron agrees to pay the difference including tax. **Vouchers must be used by 9/24/2011**

 

National Museum of Natural History
Atrium Cafe  

  • Menu 1: Choice of: Grilled All Natural Hamburger, Cheeseburger, All Beef Hot Dog or Large Slice of Pizza on Whole Wheat Crust. Cookie or Organic Hand Fruit & 20oz. Fountain Beverage. $9.00
  • Menu 2: Choice of: Gourmet Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Caesar, All Natural Roasted Chicken with Two Sides. Cookie or Organic Hand Fruit & 20oz. Fountain Beverage. $13.00
  • Menu 3: Kids Meal: (Kids 12 & Under): Choice of: ½ Slice of Pizza on Whole Wheat Crust, All Beef Hot Dog, Peanut Butter & Jelly. Cookie or Organic Hand Fruit & a choice of a 20oz Fountain Beverage, Bottled Water or Milk. $5.25
  • Menu 4:* Outreach Meal: Choice of: All beef Hot dog or ½ slice of pizza on whole wheat crust, fountain beverage bottled water or milk. $3.50 *Title One Schools Only
  • Snack on the Mall: A Grab and Go Snack to take out on the mall, back to the bus or hotel. Bag includes a bottled water, hand fruit and choice of: Hummus & Toasted Pita Crisps, Salsa Fresco & Tortilla Chip or Crudités & Ranch Dip.$7.00
  • Chefs Table Menu Chose 2 Entrées: Caesar or Field Green Salad, Baked Rigatoni, Spinach, Ricotta, & Tomato Basil Maple Glazed Roast Pork Loin, Lemon & Herb Roasted Chicken, Peppercorn Crusted Roasted Beef, Chocolate & Fudge Layer Cake or Seasonal Fruit Tarts, Soft Drink or Bottled Water $25.00


 

Smithsonian $10 Food Voucher
Voucher is good at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of the American Indian, American Art and Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian Castle between the hours of 11AM to 3PM Daily. Voucher is good for the full face value against any food items purchased and includes a Soft Drink or Bottled Water; no change given and if face value is exceeded patron agrees to pay the difference including tax. **Vouchers must be used by 9/24/2011**

 

National Museum of American History
Stars and Stripes Cafe

  • Menu 1: Choice of: Pulled BBQ Pork & Cole Slaw, Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwich & Cole Slaw, Cookie or Hand Fruit, 20 oz Fountain Beverage or Bottled Water $9.95
  • Menu 2: Choice of: Grilled Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich, Grilled Smoked Sausage Sandwich, Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza, Seasonal Grab & Go Entree Salad, Cookie or Hand Fruit, 20 oz Fountain Beverage or Bottled Water $10.50
  • Menu 3: Choice of: BBQ Station Entrée with 2 Sides Or One Pass Through Our Salad Bar, Cookie or Hand Fruit, 20 oz Fountain Beverage or Bottled Water $14.95
  • Menu 4: Kids Meal (Kids 12 & Under) Choice of: Peanut Butter & Jelly, All Beef Hot Dog, Classic Hamburger, Classic Cheeseburger, Cookie or Hand Fruit, 20 oz Fountain Beverage or Bottled Water or Milk $6.50
  • Menu 5: Snack on the Mall: A Grab and Go Snack to take out on the mall, back to the bus or hotel. Bag includes a bottled water, hand fruit and choice of: Hummus & Toasted Pita Crisps, Salsa Fresco & Tortilla Chips or Crudités & Ranch Dip $7.00
  • Menu 6: BULK MEALS minimum order of 40 (no comps) Choice of: Grilled Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich, Grilled Smoked Sausage Sandwich, Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza, Seasonal Grab & Go Entree Salad, Cookie or Hand Fruit, 20 oz Fountain Beverage or Bottled Water $9.95 **Vouchers must be used by 9/24/2011**
  • Dinner at the Smithsonian: Minimum of 100 people; and available from 3pm – 6pm, the time chosen by the patron will dictate which venue will be utilized. American Grill Choice of: Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Veggie Burger or Hot Dog Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Fries, Key Lime Pie or Banana Pudding Soft Drink or Bottled Water $18.00
  • Chefs Table Menu Chose 2 Entrées: Caesar or Field Green Salad, Baked Rigatoni, Spinach, Ricotta, & Tomato Basil Maple Glazed Roast Pork Loin, Lemon & Herb Roasted Chicken, Peppercorn Crusted Roasted Beef, Chocolate & Fudge Layer Cake or Seasonal Fruit Tarts, Soft Drink or Bottled Water $25.00


 

Smithsonian $10 Food Voucher
Voucher is good at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of the American Indian, American Art and Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian Castle between the hours of 11AM to 3PM Daily. Voucher is good for the full face value against any food items purchased and includes a Soft Drink or Bottled Water; no change given and if face value is exceeded patron agrees to pay the difference including tax. **Vouchers must be used by 9/24/2011**

 

National Museum of the American Indian
Mitsitam Cafe

  • Menu 1: Choice of: Grilled Buffalo Burger, 2 Hard or Soft Shell Tacos, Cookie or Whole Fruit and 20oz Fountain Beverage or Bottled Water. $10.00
  • Menu 2: Any Entrée with 2 Side Items (excludes Salmon, Grilled Buffalo Steak) Dinner Roll or Corn Bread, Cookie or Whole Fruit, 20 oz Fountain beverage or Bottled Water $16.50
  • Menu 3: Any Entrée with 2 Side Items, Dinner Roll or Corn Bread, Cookie or Whole Fruit, 20 oz Fountain beverage or Bottled Water $20.00
  • Menu 4 Kids Meal (kids 12 & under): Choice of: 1 Hard or Soft Taco & 1 Side Item, Cheese Fry Bread & 1 Side Item, Cookie or Whole Fruit, 20 oz Fountain Beverage or Bottled Water $6.50
  • Dinner at the Smithsonian: Minimum of 100 people; and available from 3pm – 6pm, the time chosen by the patron will dictate which venue will be utilized.
  • Native Harvest Any Entrée with 2 Side Items, Dinner Roll or Corn Bread, Seasonal Fruit Tarts, Cookie or Whole Fruit, Soft Drink or Bottled Water. $22.00


 

Smithsonian $10 Food Voucher
Voucher is good at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of the American Indian, American Art and Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian Castle between the hours of 11AM to 3PM Daily. Voucher is good for the full face value against any food items purchased and includes a Soft Drink or Bottled Water; no change given and if face value is exceeded patron agrees to pay the difference including tax. **Vouchers must be used by 9/24/2011**

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