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School Groups

Field trips that educate and engage


School Groups

Educational Field Trips for School Groups


Looking for a memorable and curriculum-aligned field trip? Celebration Cinema offers engaging, educational movie experiences for school groups—perfect for classrooms exploring science, history, geography, and more. Whether you're planning a STEM-based outing or simply want to inspire your students with something different, our Explore Library brings learning to life on the big screen. 


Educational Explore Series

Our Explore Series documentaries are created in partnership with museums and research institutions, filmed using 3D cameras for an immersive experience that grabs students’ attention and deepens understanding. These 40–50 minute films align with many K-12 learning standards and are ideal for grades 3–12.

Watch trailers for our Explore Series here: TRAILERS

 

Giant Screen Explore Library:

Our Giant Screen Explore Series is available at:

  • Celebration Cinema North (Grand Rapids)
  • Celebration Cinema Crossroads (Portage)
  • Celebration Cinema Lansing

Giant Screen Pricing & Scheduling (minimum group size: 25 students)

  • $7 per student (single feature, 9:30–11 AM)
  • $12 per student (double feature, 9:30–10:30 AM)

Available Giant Screen titles at Celebration Cinema Grand Rapids North & Celebration Cinema Crossroads in Portage

  • NEW FOR 2026, available starting 3/19/2026: Coral Sea 3D - endangered species, ocean conservation
  • NEW FOR 2026, available starting 3/19/2026: Fungi: Web of Life 3D - organism life cycles & habitats, ecosystem roles, environmental protection
  • Butterfly Journey 3D – metamorphosis, migration, climate adaptation
  • Animal Kingdom: A Tale of Six Families 3D – ecosystems, species preservation
  • Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker 3D – marine mammals, migration, ocean conservation
  • Secrets of the Universe 3D – engineering, physics, global collaboration
  • National Parks Adventure 3D – U.S. geography, conservation, outdoor history
  • Dream Big 3D – real-world engineering, innovation
  • Born to Be Wild 3D – wildlife rescue, animal care, conservation
  • Beautiful Planet 3D – weather patterns, space station
  • Great Bear Rainforest 3D – conservation, biodiversity, Indigenous culture & history
  • Grand Canyon Adventure 3D – water conservation, geography, global warming
  • Hubble 3D – NASA, space telescopes, exploration
  • Deep Sky (not available in 3D) – NASA, space telescopes, exploration
  • Mysteries of the Great Lakes (not available in 3D) – Michigan ecology, preservation

Available Giant Screen titles at Celebration Cinema Lansing:

  • Butterfly Journey 3D – metamorphosis, migration, climate adaptation
  • Animal Kingdom: A Tale of Six Families 3D – ecosystems, species preservation
  • Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker 3D – marine mammals, migration, ocean conservation
  • Secrets of the Universe 3D – engineering, physics, global collaboration
  • National Parks Adventure 3D - U.S. geography, conservation, outdoor history
  • Dream Big 3D - real-world engineering and innovation
  • Great Bear Rainforest 3D - conservation, biodiversity, Indigenous culture & history
  • Grand Canyon Adventure 3D - water conservation, geography, global warming

 

Traditional Screen Explore Library

Our Traditional Screen Explore Series is available at:

  • Celebration Cinema South (Grand Rapids)
  • Celebration Cinema Benton Harbor
  • Celebration Cinema Mt Pleasant
  • Cinema Carousel (Muskegon)

Traditional Screen Pricing & Showtimes (minimum group size: 25 students)

  • $6 per student (single feature, 9:30 AM–4 PM)
  • $10 per student (double feature, 9:30 AM–3 PM)

Available Traditional Screen titles at Celebration Cinema Grand Rapids South, Celebration Cinema Benton Harbor, Celebration Cinema Mt Pleasant, Cinema Carousel (Muskegon)

  • NEW FOR 2026, available starting 3/19/2026: Coral Sea 3D - endangered species, ocean conservation
  • NEW FOR 2026, available starting 3/19/2026: Fungi: Web of Life 3D - organism life cycles & habitats, ecosystem
  • Butterfly Journey 3D – metamorphosis, migration, climate adaptation
  • Animal Kingdom: A Tale of Six Families 3D – ecosystems, species preservation
  • Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker 3D – marine mammals, migration, ocean conservation
  • Secrets of the Universe 3D - engineering, physics, global collaboration
  • National Parks Adventure 3D - U.S. geography, conservation, outdoor history
  • Dream Big 3D - real-world engineering and innovation
  • Great Bear Rainforest 3D - conservation, biodiversity, Indigenous culture & history
  • Grand Canyon Adventure 3D - water conservation, geography, global warming

*Educational Explore Series is not available at Studio Park (Grand Rapids), Rivertown (Grandville), and Studio C Meridian Mall (Okemos)

 

Book Your School Group Today 

 Bring your lessons to life on the big screen. Contact our Group Events Team to schedule your trip, access teacher resources, or get help selecting the right film for your students.