MOTAT Movie Month Presents: Deep Space

Overview

If you've ever looked up at the stars and wondered … about where to enjoy a night of quality cinema in an unexpected and memorable location, worry no more. MOTAT Movie Month is making a return in 2023 with its latest lineup of after-dark movie screenings. This year, moviegoers will be taking off to deep space.

MOTAT movie month presents popular films after dark every week in the museum's Aviation Hall. These 18+ events start with food trucks from 5pm before doors (plus the cash bar and live music) open from 6pm and the screenings kick off at 7pm. Your $15 ticket includes access to the museum and screening, and you have five screenings to pick from.

The program starts on Thursday, August 3, with a screening of the timeless Star Trek: First Contact, alongside a Star Trek cosplay competition. Then on Wednesday, August 9, catch the novel-adapted comedy A Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.

On Thursday, August 10, the mind-bending cult classic Moon takes to the screen, followed by the Oscar-nominated story of NASA's early days and the African-American women who played a key role in them, Hidden Figures on Wednesday, August 16. Finally, on Thursday, August 17, the series closes with the harrowing true story of Apollo 13.

For more information on MOTAT Movie Month or to get tickets, visit the website.