The new 100-150-seat auditorium will echo the existing facility’s architecture, materials, and aesthetic spaces and encompass approximately 3,000 square feet. The room will accommodate a variety of functions from interpretive films to public and private evening programs.

Envisioned as a space that will anchor the visitor experience with an ongoing Discovery film featuring the photography of Ansel Adams, historic images, and new footage of harsh winters, wildlife, visionaries, and today’s dedicated park staff, the auditorium will bring the Teton Range and its inhabitants to life on a grand scale. The park also hopes to schedule regular showings of other high-quality productions that highlight park topics such as wolves, grizzlies, the Muries, and mountaineering for those who wish to dig deeper into the park’s history and wildlife. Along with ranger-led hikes and campfire programs, the film lineup offers yet another way to connect visitors with the park.

Other than the exhibit area, there is currently no venue in the visitor center to accommodate the needs of large groups of people, such as tour or convention groups. The auditorium will be perfectly sized to host crowds who are traveling together and wish to attend a presentation, a film, or a reception as a private group. Community organizations, the park, and schools can also utilize the space for special programming.

The auditorium is scheduled to open in spring 2009.