Sitka Wonders Attractions
Award Winning | 40 minutes | Top Rated Attraction
Sitka's Hidden Wonders
Wildlife Film Experience (1 hour)
Witness Sitka’s incredible wildlife on the big screen in this 40-minute award winning cinematic experience that reveals the unseen forces and hidden connections that make this corner of Alaska so extraordinary.
"One of the most beautiful and impactful films I have ever seen—every frame feels like a visual masterpiece."
"The film is more than just a documentary—it’s a breathtaking tribute to the natural world."
"Best part of our 24 hrs in Sitka pre cruise. Highly recommend."
Sitka's #1 Wildlife Film Attraction
Get TicketsSitka’s Hidden Wonders is an award winning 40 minute wildlife film that reveals the unseen life of Alaska’s wild coast. Filmed entirely in and around Sitka, it follows the hidden connections that shape this place—from glowing plankton drifting beneath the surface to whales, bears, and puffins that define the edge of the Pacific.
Created by wildlife filmmaker Ben Hamilton through years of collaboration with local scientists, divers, and storytellers, the film captures the intricate web that sustains life here. Each scene invites you to slow down and see the landscape differently, to feel the rhythms that link sea and forest, tide and sky.
Now screening exclusively in downtown Sitka, this award winning film has become one of the top things to do in town. It offers travelers and locals alike a rare chance to experience Alaska’s natural world in any weather, right in the heart of Sitka. Whether you have an hour between adventures or a lifetime connection to this coast, Sitka’s Hidden Wonders invites you to rediscover the beauty of a place that continues to inspire wonder.
Where is Sitka's Hidden Wonders film attraction?
Sitka’s Hidden Wonders plays in two convenient downtown locations. Monday through Thursday the film screens at Centennial Hall where the cruise busses drop off down town. Friday through Sunday the film shows at the historic Coliseum Theatre on Lincoln Street in the center of Sitka (just 2 minutes walk from the bus drop off). Both venues make it easy to see the film on the big screen during your visit, with showtimes designed to fit cruise schedules and short stays.
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Sitka’s Hidden Wonders has earned international recognition for its storytelling and cinematography. The film received Outstanding Excellence from the Nature Without Borders Film Festival, Best Ecosystem Feature at the Wildlife Conservation Film Festival, Best Directing from the Environmental Film & Screenplay Festival, and Best Cinematography from the Wildsound Feedback Film Festival. It has also been an official selection at the Anchorage International, Alexandria, Friday Harbor, and Wild and Free Film Festivals.
Sitka's Hidden Wonders is a natural history documentary film that showcases the breathtaking beauty and diverse wildlife of Sitka, Alaska. It offers a unique opportunity to learn about the local ecosystem and the fascinating creatures that call it home. Unlike so many films about Alaska that use material from across the state, Sitka's Hidden Wonders was filmed right here in Sitka and shares some of the most unique wildlife events that are only found here.
Monday - Thursday: 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Sundays: 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm.
You can easily purchase tickets for the wildlife film online through our website or in person at our ticket booth. Simply select your preferred date and time, and complete the secure checkout process and you will receive your tickets by email.
Children and adults of all ages are welcome to attend the film. It's a family-friendly experience that can be enjoyed by everyone.
Yes, there is street parking available on days when the street is not closed downtown for pedestrian traffic. On days when the street is closed it's best to park at Crescent Harbor or Centennial Hall and walk.
We offer reduced ticket pricing for children under 18, seniors above 65, and locals.
The Coliseum Theatre does not allow guests to bring in food or drinks, but concessions are available for purchase inside and include drinks, popcorn, candy, and more.
We are proud to donate a percentage of our profits to support two vitally important local organizations: the Sitka Sound Science Center, who are at the forefront of critical research to understand this place, and the Sitka Conservation Society, who work to protect it.
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