School Groups

Field trips that educate and engage

School Groups

Educational Field Trips for School Groups

Looking for a memorable and curriculum-aligned field trip? Celebration Cinema offers engaging, educational movie experiences for school groups—perfect for classrooms exploring science, history, geography, and more. Whether you're planning a STEM-based outing or simply want to inspire your students with something different, our Explore Library brings learning to life on the big screen.

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IMAX Explore Library

Our IMAX documentaries are created in partnership with museums and research institutions, filmed using IMAX cameras for an immersive experience that grabs students’ attention and deepens understanding. These 40–50 minute films align with many K-12 learning standards and are ideal for grades 3–12.

Watch trailers for our Explore Library here: TRAILERS

Available at:

Celebration Cinema North (Grand Rapids)
Celebration Cinema Lansing
Celebration Cinema Crossroads (Portage)

Here’s what’s available now:

Available titles at Celebration Cinema Grand Rapids North & Celebration Cinema Crossroads:

Butterfly Journey 3D – metamorphosis, migration, climate adaptation
Deep Sky (not available in 3D) – NASA, space telescopes, and exploration
Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker 3D – marine mammals, ocean conservation
Secrets of the Universe 3D – particle physics, engineering, global science
Animal Kingdom: A Tale of Six Families 3D – ecosystems, species preservation
Ocean Odyssey 3D – marine wildlife, global warming, environmental change
National Parks Adventure 3D – U.S. geography, conservation, outdoor history
Dream Big 3D – real-world engineering and innovation
Born to Be Wild 3D – wildlife rescue and animal care
Mysteries of the Great Lakes (not available in 3D) – Michigan ecology, preservation
Beautiful Planet 3D – weather patterns, global perspective from space
Great Bear Rainforest 3D – conservation, biodiversity, Indigenous culture
Grand Canyon Adventure 3D – water conservation, geography, global warming
Hubble 3D – NASA missions, space exploration, astrophysics

Available titles at Celebration Cinema Lansing:

Butterfly Journey 3D – metamorphosis, migration, climate adaptation
Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker 3D – marine mammals, ocean conservation
Secrets of the Universe 3D – engineering, physics, global collaboration
Animal Kingdom: A Tale of Six Families 3D – ecosystems, animal preservation
Ocean Odyssey 3D – marine wildlife, global warming, ocean conservation
National Parks Adventure 3D - American history & geography
Dream Big 3D - engineering
Mysteries of the Great Lakes (not available in 3D) - Michigan history, animal preservation
Great Bear Rainforest 3D - conservation, animal preservation, indigenous culture & history
Grand Canyon Adventure 3D - water conservation, global warming

Traditional Screen Explore Library

Select films are also available on standard movie screens at most other locations*:

Butterfly Journey 3D
Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker 3D
Secrets of the Universe 3D
Animal Kingdom 3D
Ocean Odyssey 3D
Dream Big 3D
Grand Canyon Adventure 3D
Great Bear Rainforest 3D
National Parks Adventure 3D

*Not available at Studio Park (Grand Rapids) and Studio C Meridian Mall (Okemos)

Pricing & Scheduling

IMAX Screenings

$6 per student (single feature, 9:30–11 AM)
$10 per student (double feature, 9:30–10:30 AM)

Traditional Screenings

$5 per student (single feature, 9:30 AM–4 PM)
$8 per student (double feature, 9:30 AM–3 PM)

Minimum group size: 25 students

Book Your School Group Today

Bring your lessons to life on the big screen. Contact our Group Events Team to schedule your trip, access teacher resources, or get help selecting the right film for your students.