T. REX: Extended Cut Screenings

J. Watumull Planetarium

Sunday, February 15, 2026
Sunday, March 16, 2026
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Sunday, May 24, 2026

Two Showtimes Available
5:30-6:30 p.m. and 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Advance Online Registration Required

• General Admission: $5 per person; lap children (ages 0-2) are free
• Members: Free, but must reserve tickets in advance

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Program Overview
Now playing: the extended cut of a planetarium show favorite, T. REX!

Chronicling the true story of three boys’ discovery of a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex fossil in July 2022 in North Dakota, T. REX takes you through the life and times of this iconic dinosaur. Transport yourself back in time to explore prehistoric Earth with Cretaceous creatures through this blend of documentary and CGI artistry. Produced by Giant Screen Films. Narrated by Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill.

Admission includes access only to the J. Watumull Planetarium lobby exhibit, Wayfinders: He Waʻa He Moku, He Moku He Waʻa and a seat for one screening of T. REX in the planetarium theater.

Evening’s Schedule

• 5:00 p.m. – Check-in begins in the Planetarium lobby
• 5:15 p.m. – Seating begins for for 5:30 p.m. ticketholders
• 5:30 p.m. – Show begins with a live-presented exploration of the night sky. Then, sit back and enjoy T. REX (42 min)! One-hour-long seated theater experience.
• 6:30 p.m. – Film concludes; lobby exhibit open for exploration; Check-in continues in lobby.
• 6:45 p.m. – Seating begins for 7:00 p.m. ticketholders
• 7:00 p.m. – Show begins with a live-presented exploration of the night sky. Then, sit back and enjoy T. REX (42 min)! One-hour-long seated theater experience.
• 8:00 p.m. – Film concludes; lobby exhibit open for exploration
• 8:30 p.m. – Closure of lobby and end of event

Additional Details

• This is an in-person event at the J. Watumull Planetarium at Bishop Museum. No online options or recordings will be available.
• Seating is first come, first served.
• No late seating. Doors close at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. when each program begins. Please plan to arrive no later than 10 minutes prior to selected showtime.
• Check-in and entry will be near Bishop Museum’s Shop Pacifica (front entrance and gift shop). The check-in area will be located at the top of the main staircase/ramp and to the right.
• Check-in for selected showtime begins as early as 30 minutes prior to show start. Doors open for seating 15 minutes prior to show start and the theater is open seating.
• No food or drink will be sold at the planetarium. There is no eating or drinking inside the theater.
• The planetarium is fairly cool; you may want to bring a light sweater.
• Please pay for parking using a mobile phone through a posted Parklinq QR code (card payments only) or have your member parking sticker on your car. Please see Directions and Parking for more information. Parking in Museum lots is $5.00/vehicle after 5:00 p.m.
• Tickets are fully refundable until two hours before the selected showtime. Refunds can be issued over the phone at (808) 847-3511 or via email at visitorexperience@bishopmuseum.org. Less than two hours before the scheduled start of the first show, ticket sales are non-refundable. Refunds not available for no-shows or late arrivals.
• For additional information about evening planetarium programs, please call (808) 848-4108 or email planetarium@bishopmuseum.org.