Coming Soon to Murch Auditorium
Much like their close cousins the Emperors, King penguins take center stage in a remarkable story of the circle of life.
Shot on the dramatic and uninhabited sub-Antarctic Crozet Archipelago, home to over half a million breeding pairs of penguins, the film chronicles the arrival of a lone, determined male suitor, driven by instinct to return to this treeless island in the vast Southern seas. Here, against all odds, he must find a special someone among a cacophony of colony rivals, protect a precious egg, and start a family. Navigating a world of hungry orcas, predatory petrels, and feuding elephant seals, a touching story of perseverance and parental care emerges, offering a family-friendly, timeless tale at the windswept and beautiful edge of the world.
For over nine months the production team braved overwhelming extremes to bring this remarkable penguin odyssey to the giant screen—diving into otherworldly kelp forests, pointing cameras into wind-blasting volcanic ash, and camping among brutish and aggressive island wildlife. The result is an immersive voyage to the hidden world of a most beloved animal, a faraway penguin island rarely seen by humans.
Current showtimes:*
Weekdays: 11:10am, 12:35pm, 2:00pm, & 3:25pm
Weekends: 10:20am, 11:45am, 1:10pm, 2:35pm, & 4:00pm
Run time:
20 minutes
Tickets:
Penguin Island is $7 per ticket in addition to general admission. Purchase an All-Access Pass during checkout to unlock unlimited 3D movies!
*Showtimes are subject to change based on Museum programming and events. For more information, please call our Box Office at 216.231.4600.
Please note the following showtime changes:
