Verus Research Provides $75,000 Gift

VERUS RESEARCH PROVIDES GIFT OF $75,000 TO SUPPORT THE GIANT SCREEN THEATER AT THE NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY & SCIENCE

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation recently received a multi-year gift of $75,000 from Verus Research to support the giant screen Verus Research DynaTheater at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. Foundation CEO Abigail Eaton stated, “We are honored to partner with Verus Research and value their longtime commitment to the NMMNHF and our mission. We are grateful for their most recent gift as Presenting Sponsor of the Verus Research DynaTheater.”

Grady Patterson, CEO of Verus Research added, “As responsible corporate citizens of Albuquerque, Verus Research nurtures enduring partnerships for the benefit of a wide variety of stakeholders.  Our long-standing ties to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science and our support for the DynaTheater are foundational elements of how we bolster our community partners and this city and state that have been so good to us.”

The Verus Research DynaTheater recently underwent a major upgrade which saw it equipped with new state-of-the-art laser-illuminated 4K 3D projection, along with an upgraded surround-sound system, a suite of complementary technologies that enhances the theater’s programming flexibility. Visitors can experience the 65-foot wide screen come alive as never before at one of three films currently showing: Blue Whales Return of the Giants 3D, Animal Kingdom 3D, or In Saturn’s Rings.

Verus Research DynaTheater Reopen After Upgrades

As of Wednesday, May 29, 2024 the Verus Research DynaTheater is reopen after a 9-day closure for upgrades. The theater underwent a major technological transformation, which saw it equipped with new state-of-the-art laser-illuminated 4K 3D projection, along with an upgraded surround-sound system, a suite of complementary technologies that will enhance the theater’s programming flexibility.

The theater’s giant 65-foot-wide screen now comes alive as never before – immersing audiences in dazzling ultra-high-resolution images featuring lush and vibrant colors and deep, infinite blacks, bringing 2D and 3D cinema experiences alive for a new generation of museum visitors. The immersive cinema sensation is complemented by a powerful upgrade to the theater’s multi-channel sound system, revealing new depth and clarity of audio details while reproducing sounds as soft as a whisper or as loud as a hurricane with equal fidelity.



Through this powerful new digital portal, the next generations of visitors will discover the magic of being immersed in giant-screen explorations of the universe around them; experiences which instill a passion for discovery, promote curiosity, and encourage viewers of all ages to pursue adventures of their own.

Visitors can experience the new upgrades with the new film Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D, playing now at the Verus Research DynaTheater!

Verus Research DynaTheater Closure & Upgrades Coming May 20

Beginning May 20, 2024 the Verus Research DynaTheater will close for 1-2 weeks to undergo a major technological transformation, which will see it equipped with new state-of-the-art laser-illuminated 4K 3D projection, along with an upgraded surround-sound system, a suite of complementary technologies that will enhance the theater’s programming flexibility.

The theater’s giant 65-foot-wide screen will come alive as never before – immersing audiences in dazzling ultra-high-resolution images featuring lush and vibrant colors and deep, infinite blacks, bringing 2D and 3D cinema experiences alive for a new generation of museum visitors. The immersive cinema sensation will be complemented by a powerful upgrade to the theater’s multi-channel sound system, revealing new depth and clarity of audio details while reproducing sounds as soft as a whisper or as loud as a hurricane with equal fidelity.



Through this powerful new digital portal, the next generations of visitors will discover the magic of being immersed in giant-screen explorations of the universe around them; experiences which instill a passion for discovery, promote curiosity, and encourage viewers of all ages to pursue adventures of their own.

The theater's reopening date will be posted on our website, social media, and at the Museum, and upon reopening visitors will be able to experience the new upgrades at the premiere of Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D!