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America the Beautiful: Our Natural Wonders

America the Beautiful, a sweeping new cinematic experience, debuts in November 2026 as part of the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration.

The film is a tribute to the extraordinary landscapes that define the nation, from soaring mountains and rolling plains to pristine waterways and coastal shores, and to the conservation heroes who have worked tirelessly to protect them. At its heart, it celebrates the vision, courage, and dedication of the people who have preserved America’s wild places for generations.

Directed by giant screen industry veteran Jennifer Casey and narrated by Emmy Award-winner Kelsey Grammer, America the Beautiful combines breathtaking large-format cinematography with an inspiring celebration of America’s natural wonders to immerse audiences in the scale and majesty of the nation’s landscapes, bringing both the beauty of nature and the stories of its protectors vividly to life.

Blending breathtaking visuals with intimate storytelling, America the Beautiful showcases the country’s most stunning environments and the visionaries, scientists, and advocates who protect them. This uniquely immersive experience is both visually spectacular and emotionally resonant, a fitting centerpiece for the nation’s semi quincentennial celebrations.

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Show Times

Show times November 11th (Veterans' Day) through the 28th:

Wednesday, November 11th at 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 6:00, 7:00, & 8:00 p.m.

Friday, November 13th at 7:00 & 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 14th at 2:30, 3:30, 7:00, & 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 17th at 7:00 & 8:00 p.m.

Friday, November 20th at 7:00 & 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 21st at 2:30, 3:30, 7:00, & 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 24th at 7:00 & 8:00 p.m.

Friday, November 27th at 2:30, 3:30, 7:00, & 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 28th at 2:30, 3:30, 7:00, & 8:00 p.m.

 

Venue

The Faulkner Planetarium, Idaho's largest domed theater, features the latest in fulldome technology, capable of virtually transporting audiences around the world and to the universe's far-flung reaches. The theater can seat 144. Open captioning for the hearing impaired is available upon request for many programs.

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