At the base of the Space Needle is an area abundant is science and exploration. If you want to see life sized dinosaurs, walk through a butterfly garden, learn how the human body works, or create your own tinker tank invention this is the place. Though the target audience is children, it is full of wonder for people of all ages, from the Just for Tots area, to the exhibits with more science than your brain can hold.
What is it?
The Pacific Science Center is a science museum in Seattle Washington. The science center’s original buildings were the United States Science Pavilion, part of the 1962 World’s Fair in Seattle. The museum has 8 buildings, including 2 IMAX theaters, one of the largest Laser Dome theaters in the world, a planetarium, a tropical butterfly house and hundreds of hands-on science exhibits. In addition to the permanent exhibits, there is a constant rotation of traveling exhibits.
Good to know:
*Located adjacent to the Seattle Center campus with 2 entrances.
*Paid parking is available at the James Albert Claypool Memorial Garage or there is metered parking on the streets in the surrounding area
*Permanent and special exhibits hours:
Mon-Fri 10am – 5pm
Sat-Sun and Holidays 10am – 6pm
*Admission starts at $21.95 per person, call for pricing
*A member of the ASTC reciprocal membership program, admission is free if you’re a member of an associated museum
*Lockers are available for storage in building 1 and 3
*The facility is wheel chair accessible, and stroller friendly
*Pets are not allowed, but service animals are welcome
*Food is not allowed in the exhibit spaces, but there are brown bag areas, and benches around the courtyard
*Food is available at the café and theater concession areas or your welcome to bring your own
*2 IMAX theaters on site
*Family friendly with exhibits for all ages
*Restrooms and water fountains throughout the campus
Whether you are a science lover or just a curious kid this place has something for you. With so many exhibits you could easily spend an entire day here. It’s like a playground for your brain. Of all the places and things to do in Seattle this one can’t be beat.
Check out> https://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/
