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Pacific Science Center

Visitor Information for the Science Museum at Seattle Center

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Arches at Pacific Science Center in Seattle Center

Arches at Pacific Science Center in Seattle Center

© Angela M. Brown (2008)
Updated February 25, 2013
The Pacific Science Center began as the United States Science Pavilion during the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, where visitors explored the wonders of science. After the World's Fair ended, the Science Pavilion was turned into the Pacific Science Center, a museum focusing on science and technology.

Where:
Seattle Center
200 Second Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98109
Hours:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission to Regular Exhibits:
Adults $14
Seniors (65+) $12
Youth (6-15) $9
Kids (3-5) $7
(Special Exhibitions and IMAX® movies are not included)
Contact Info:
206.443.2001

Exhibits
Exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on fun at the Pacific Science Center will appeal to the whole family. Special exhibits are featured at the Pacific Science Center throughout the year; check out the PacSci web site for the most current information. Permanent exhibits include:

  • Willard Smith Planetarium
  • Dinosaurs: A Journey through Time
  • Tropical Butterfly House
  • Insect Village
  • Puget Sound Model and Saltwater Tidepool
  • Kids Works
  • Animals Exhibits
  • Body Works
  • Mostly Music
  • Science Playground
  • Technology Exhibits
  • Outdoor Exhibits

IMAX® Movies
The Pacific Science Center offers two different Imax® movie theatres. The Boeing IMAX® Theatre, which seats 405 people, provides state-of-the-art IMAX® 3D technology, a screen that's six stories high and 80 feet wide, and 12,000 watts of stereo sound. The Eames IMAX® Theater offers a smaller 35 by 60 foot screen; it seats 360 people and usually features 2-D films.

Laser Shows
Rock-n-roll laser shows take place at PacSci's Seattle Laser Dome.

Special Events & Programs
A number of special events and activities take place at the Pacific Science Center throughout the year. Film screenings, book signings, demonstrations, summer camps, and celebrations are among your many choices. PacSci facilities are available for birthday parties, corporate receptions, and other private events.

Membership Information
A membership provides you unlimited access to all of Pacific Science Center's regular exhibits and special events, three free IMAX® films per year, and discounts on everything from laser shows to educational programs to purchases at our Fountains Café and gift stores. You will also receive admission to over 250 science centers and museums worldwide.

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