Pacific Science Center

04/09/2025

Plant the Seed of Connection🌱

Our Pollinator Path honors the deep, cyclical relationship between plants, pollinators, animals, and people, reflecting the Indigenous knowledge that has guided this land for millennia.

In partnership with Owen Oliver (Quinault / Isleta Pueblo) and Headwater People, this exhibit invites visitors to experience the language, traditions, and wisdom of Native communities who have long nurtured these ecosystems.

04/05/2025

Spring Break just got even better... We're open 7 days a week!

From April 6–19, we’ll be open EVERY DAY to make space for discovery, joy, and curiosity!

04/04/2025

Time is more than minutes! It is made up of seasons, language, and shared experience.

Explore Rooted in Time, our newest exhibit, rooted in Indigenous knowledge and Salish Sea rhythms.

04/02/2025

Plant the Seed of Exploration 🚀

With daily planetarium shows, the Destination: Outer Space exhibit, and space-themed documentaries in our IMAX theater, PacSci transports visitors to the cosmos — sparking curiosity and inspiring the future of space exploration!

Learn more about our upcoming fundraising event: https://bit.ly/41YmjMV

Thank you to our Visionary Sponsor Bristol Myers Squibb and our Inventor Sponsor Amazon.com

04/01/2025

Uh-oh… looks like one of the dinosaurs from our exhibit has escaped! If you see a 15-foot T. rex wandering around Seattle, please send snacks (and a selfie).

03/31/2025

Duct tape, but make it couture. 💅✨

Last summer, our campers turned sticky situations into high fashion... because creativity always finds a way. Ready to give your kid the best summer ever? Spots are filling fast!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3wKV7Rq


Special thanks to our supporters: Bristol Myers Squibb, First Tech Fed, and Fred Hutch

03/29/2025

After decades of searching, Webb’s powerful infrared imaging has revealed these stunning light displays, reshaping what we know about the ice giant’s atmosphere and magnetic field.

Want to dive deeper into Webb’s groundbreaking discoveries? Experience the power of this revolutionary telescope with Deep Sky, playing at PacSci! 🎥🔭

Read more from NASA: https://go.nasa.gov/3FKNGRU
Learn more about Deep Sky: https://bit.ly/41QNJnK

03/26/2025

Plant the Seed of Discovery 🦕

Every PacSci visit is an opportunity to inspire the next generation of dreamers and innovators!

Gaze at the stars in our planetarium and marvel at vibrant butterflies from around the world in our Tropical Butterfly House. Each experience sparks curiosity, inspiring the next generation of thinkers, dreamers, and innovators.

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PacSci’s largest fundraising event is coming up on May 13, 2025. Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting the education programs at PacSci that are all made possible by the support we receive from our community of donors.

Thank you to our sponsor Bristol Myers Squibb

03/25/2025

Pacific Science Center is excited to announce its new partnership with Seattle Center to preserve and enhance PacSci's courtyard, strengthen our mission and impact, and develop a new Maker & Innovation Lab to serve as a community hub for STEM education. This new partnership will support our bold vision and explore new ways to ignite curiosity with the communities we serve.

PacSci thanks Mayor Bruce Harrell for his vision and leadership, Marshall Foster, Seattle Center, and the City of Seattle Government for helping to pave this new path for the future.

Learn more about this new partnership: https://pacificsciencecenter.org/press/seattle-center-pacsci-partnership/

Seattle Center is proud to enter a new partnership with Pacific Science Center which creates more public access and connection between our two campuses, aims to preserve Pacific Science Center's historic courtyard and arches, and supports STEM education and creative exploration with a new Maker & Innovation Lab.

Together, we’re charting a path for the future with new ways for visitors to engage, learn, and ignite their curiosity.

We’d like to thank Mayor Bruce Harrell, for his vision and leadership as we bring Seattle Center and Pacific Science Center into the next exciting era.

Learn more by tapping the link below: https://brnw.ch/21wRz7D

City of Seattle Government

03/25/2025

Thanks to our partnership with King County Metro Transit, we’re excited to offer FREE transit passes for your visit to Pacific Science Center! 🎉

Swipe through to learn how to make the most of this amazing opportunity for your family! 👇

03/19/2025

Celebrate National Puppy Day in the most epic way, on the IMAX big screen! 🦸‍♂️🐾

Join us this weekend for Superpower Dogs, an IMAX adventure narrated by Chris Evans, featuring real-life canine heroes saving lives and making history. 🐕🚁

🎟️ Tickets available now: https://bit.ly/4bZwqUN

📷 by Superpower Dogs

03/14/2025

We can't wait for BrainFest this weekend!

03/13/2025

Science meets the underground music scene at Sound Lab — PacSci’s electrifying 21+ after-hours event! 🎶💡

We’re turning down the lights and turning up the beats with Shameless Productions and an epic lineup of DJs. Get ready to dance, connect, and explore in a one-of-a-kind fusion of music and science.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now!

03/01/2025

🚨 Last chance! Camp scholarships close March 3rd... don’t miss out on a summer of science, adventure, and FUN!

Apply today and let curiosity lead the way!

02/22/2025

⏳ Only 9 days left!

Our Summer Camp Scholarship application closes soon! This year’s deadline is earlier than in the past—be sure to apply by March 3rd to be considered for financial assistance.

And special thanks to our supporters: Bristol Myers Squibb, First Tech Fed, and Fred Hutch!

02/21/2025

Are babies tiny geniuses?

Neuroscientist Christina Zhao explains just how smart babies really are—and the answer might surprise you!

Watch the full Career Corners interview—link in bio!

02/20/2025

What a day! Engineering Day 2025 was one of our busiest days of the year, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU! 💙

Families explored earthquake simulations, coding robots, building bridges, and more—what an inspiring day of hands-on STEM fun!

A big thanks to our amazing Meet an Engineer Volunteers for making it possible:
American Society of Civil Engineers, AWS Events, Best Buy, The Boeing Company, Bristol Myers Squibb, Puget Sound Energy, Seattle Universal Math Museum, Sphere Solar Energy, and UW STEM Pals!

02/19/2025

B**g Joon Ho’s newest masterpiece comes to IMAX March 7.

Get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/mickeypacsci