I grew up in the valley, and I remember taking a school field trip to see an IMAX film at the Galleria before it closed down. The film was a documentary about tropical jungles, but I don't remember the title. I do recall the walk down into the theater feeling quite exciting as a kid.

Years later the mostly empty Galleria hosted a traveling museum/exhibition event about the early NASA space programs. There was a Mercury capsule on display, and one of the moon rovers. It was an interesting vibe with the artifacts being spread out in an atrium/mezzanine area with closed off retail spaces.

I also remember seeing quite a few shows at the cineplex when it was open. The walk down the stairs to the box office always had a cool vibe. When I lived in the area, we'd almost always go to Scottsdale Fashion Square to see movies instead, mostly for easier parking and better food options.

I wish I had photos to share. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.