Directed by Robert Zemeckis and based on children's author Chris Van Allsburg's modern holiday classic of the same name, The Polar Express revolves around Billy (Hayden McFarland), who longs to believe in Santa Claus but finds it quite difficult to do so, what with his family's dogged insistence that all of it, from the North Pole, to the elves, to the man himself, is all just a myth. This all changes, however, on Christmas Eve, when a mysterious train visits Billy in the middle of the night, promising to take him and a group of other lucky children to the North Pole for a visit with Santa. The train's conductor (Tom Hanks) along with the other passengers help turn Billy's crisis in faith into a journey of self-discovery.
You can enjoy The Polar Express in the IMAX this Christmas as part of a package to visit the science centre, or as a standalone IMAX experience.
Festive Day Out Package
Enjoy a big festive day out with a visit to Scotland's biggest cinema screen to see The Polar Express in 3D. Festive Days Out* are brilliant value at just £15 per person. Your ticket includes a snack pack for your IMAX cinema visit to see The Polar Express and entry into the Science Galleries to enjoy 100s of interactive science exhibits.
*Select the 'Festive Day Out package' option once you have selected your seats during 'Buy Tickets' process. Available on selected weekends in December. Festive Days Out packages are also available for Elf 2D.
Early 'Elf' Offer
Visiting just to see The Polar Express in the IMAX? Take advantage of our Early 'Elf' Offer and grab your £5 standalone tickets for The Polar Express before 30 November**.
**Usual standalone prices:
Adult - £7.95
Child - £5.95
Concession - £5.95
Please note for entry into Glasgow Science Centre anyone aged under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+
The Polar Express 3D is showing on 9, 10, 16, 17 and 23 December.
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