Simons Theatre — Local services in Boston

The Simon IMAX theater at the New England aquarium is amazing! It is placed high on the wall, and the screen is huge, so nobody can sit in front of you and block your view like they can at a regular movie theater. The programs are wonderful, interesting, and informative - I watched the show with the sharks - and they give a good insight into marine life. There is great sound in the theater as well, and outside of the theater, there is a lobby that sells snacks and drinks - water, popcorn, candy, and soda. The only thing that distracted me in the beginning was a small child that sat behind me who was screaming at the beginning of the film. However, the mother was able to take him out of the theater and my experience from then on was great. I didn't actually deal with the staff in the theater, so I can't speak for how friendly they are. However, I'm sure that they are as friendly and as helpful as anyone else in the aquarium. I highly recommend going to see an IMAX show on your next trip to the New...

HORRIBLE! This place is gross, dirty and outdated. We came in to get concessions... "sorry no pretzels, no spring water, no ginger ale." OK, what DO YOU HAVE FROM your menu? Old dry popcorn with no butter and distilled water. Then, we make a cotton candy at the machine, which doesn't work right so it barely spins the shape, something is wrong with the sugar so as soon as my son grabs it, it basically disintegrates all over our hands and clothes. We sat through the movie with stained clothes, sticky and uncomfortable. Cool, thanks for a great experience. We will never...

This place is great! I went a few months ago, the staff was great and they actually used movie film instead of digital! The prints were clean without any scratches too. I really wish I lived close enough to go more often! I'm the guy who normally gives one star reviews too, just did it to the Mcdonalds at South Station. Please always continue using film, even if it means not having as many films. Because if you ever do go digital I will never give you 5...