Sensory-Friendly Elephants Giants of the Desert

Elephants: Giants of the Desert on the GIANT Screen at the Putnam Museum
When
March 8, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Event Type

Giants of the Desert

Embark on an unforgettable adventure across Africa’s Namib Desert, where you’ll encounter the planet’s largest land animals like never before. These remarkable desert elephants have made one of Earth’s most ancient deserts their home, showcasing the extraordinary power of adaptation and survival in one of the harshest environments on the planet. 

SENSORY FRIENDLY SHOWING
Sunday, March 8

1:00 pm |  GIANT Screen Theater
Tickets: $5*

To purchase tickets to this sensory friendly showing please call 563-324-1933 or visit the ticketing office.

What is a Sensory Friendly Film?

  • Theater lights dimmed
  • Volume is turned down
  • Movies are in 2D
  • No trailers are shown unless they are embedded in the film
  • Handicap accessibility in theater
  • Freedom to move around and make noise in theater
  • A “chill out zone” outside of the theater

For more questions about sensory friendly movies please call 563-324-1933.

*Sensory friendly films are supported by the Autism Society of the Quad Cities.

Autism Society of the Quad Cities

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