Nov. 25 to Jan. 29
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Port of Dubuque
A magical 15-minute 3D/4D version of The Polar Express movie starring Tom Hanks, The Polar Express 4-D Experience will open at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium on Friday, Nov. 25. It will run daily through Jan. 29, 2012 — with the exception of Dec. 25, when the Museum & Aquarium is closed for the Christmas holiday. Journey along with a doubting young boy who gets aboard a magical train ride to the North Pole in this classic tale of wonder and hope. The custom special effects of the Museum & Aquarium’s 4-D theater technology will give viewers an unforgettable multi-sensory adventure. When the Polar Express train arrives in front of the young boy’s house, the theater will emit steam and rattle your seats. When the “Hot Chocolate” song and dance begins, the delightful aroma of hot cocoa will fill the air. The Polar Express 4-D Experience will show seven times daily, tickets are $6, and museum admission is not required.