It’s a Super October at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk,
which is presenting some of the world’s greatest superheroes … both on the
giant IMAX® movie screen and also live and in person.
Superman is
defending truth, justice and the American way on weekends in The Maritime
Aquarium via the Hollywood blockbuster “Man of Steel,” which has been digitally
remastered into the unsurpassed IMAX format.
And Marvel Comics is sending three of its superheroes to
Norwalk on consecutive Saturdays to meet Aquarium visitors and pose for
photos: Thor on Oct. 12; Captain
America on Oct. 19; and Spider-Man
on Oct. 26. Times for each are 11 a.m.
to 3 p.m.
“Who hasn’t dreamed of being a superhero; of having super
powers to battle bad guys and alien creeps to save the day?” asked Chris Loynd,
the Aquarium’s marketing director. “Whether you’re young or old, you’ve cheered
on Superman, Thor, Captain American and Spider-Man and followed their exploits.
They’re truly legends of our culture, and we’re excited to be hosting them here
at the Aquarium.”
During the Marvel superheroes’ visits, youngsters can pose
for photos and get autographs too.
Each appearance is free with Aquarium admission: $19.95 for
adults, $17.95 for youths (13-17) & seniors (65+), and $12.95 for children 3-12.
Kids 2 & under are admitted free.
Meanwhile, over in the IMAX Theater, the Superman story is
playing out in the Hollywood film “Man of Steel” at 4 & 7:30 p.m. on
Fridays & Saturdays and at 4 p.m. on Sundays. Henry Cavill dons the red “S”
this time, as a young man who journeys to discover where he came from and what
heroic tasks he was sent to Earth to perform. The film’s A-list supporting cast
includes Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne, Dianne Lane and Kevin Costner.
“Man of Steel” is rated PG-13
for intense sequences of sci-fi violence, action and destruction, and also for
some language.
Tickets for “Man of Steel” are $11.50 for adults, $10.50 for
youths (13-17) & seniors (65+), and $9.50 for ages 12 & under.
To combine an Aquarium visit with a 4 p.m. screening of “Man
of Steel,” tickets are $31.45 for adults, $28.45 for youths & seniors, and
$22.45 for children.
For more information about Maritime Aquarium events,
exhibits and IMAX movies, go online to www.maritimeaquarium.orgwww.maritimeaquarium.org
or call (203) 852-0700.
For area information www.visitfairfieldcountyct.com
