McMinnville, Oregon, is in the Willamette Valley wine country between Portland and Salem. The area has an average of 136 days of precipitation per year, so the movie theaters are a viable indoor activity option. The As of 2011, there were two theaters in McMinnville and two more in the nearby city of Newberg.
The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum on Northeast Captain Michael King Smith Way features modern and antique aircraft, a water park, and an IMAX 3-D theater. The six-story IMAX screen features short 3-D movies about the aviation and space experience. In 2011, the titles included "Hubble 3-D" and "Legends of Flight 3-D." Discounted IMAX movie tickets are available when they're purchased with museum tickets. As of 2011, the regular price was $11, $10 for senior citizens or $9 for children 5 to 16. Children under the age of 5 are admitted free with an adult.
McMinnville Cinema on NE Norton Lane has 13 wall-to-wall movie screens and stadium seating in each auditorium. The theater, which shows first-run films, has Dolby 3-D sound and free refills on all large popcorn orders. Evening movie ticket prices in 2011 were $9.50, or $7.50 for children 12 and under and senior citizens. Tickets for movies shown in 3-D cost $12.50 for adults and $10 for children.
The Cameo Theatre is a family-owned and operated theater in Newberg, 20 minutes away from McMinnville. It opened in 1953. The Cameo shows new movie releases and has 3-D capability. Tickets cost $7 or $6 for those age 2 to 11. The price increases $3 per ticket for 3-D movies. The Cameo has a policy that prohibits anyone under 16 to attend a movie without an adult, no matter what the movie is rated. Tickets are sold for cash only.
The Twin Cinemas on Highway 99 in Newberg shows recent releases in its two auditoriums. Tickets start at $5, with discounts available for children under 11. The theater does not accept credit or debit cards.
