Visitor Information for the Science Museum at Seattle Center

By Angela Brown

Northwest US Travel Expert, about.com

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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 non-profit Pacific Science Center, a museum focusing on science and technology. It continues to be one of Seattle more popular attractions.

Where is the Pacific Science Center:

PacSci is located at the south edge of Seattle Center at 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission to Regular Exhibits:
Adults $19.75
Seniors (65+) $17.75
Youth (6-15) $14.75
Kids (3-5) $11.75
(Special Exhibitions, planetarium and laser shows, and IMAX® movies are not included with the standard admission fee, combo packages are available)

Contact Info: (206) 443-2001

What You Can See and Do at Pacific Science Center

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 website for the most current information as well as to find out about upcoming exhibitions.

Permanent exhibits include:

• Willard Smith Planetarium
• Professor Wellbody’s Academy of Health & Wellness
• Tinker Tank Maker Space
• Dinosaurs: A Journey through Time
• Insect Village
• Puget Sound Model and Saltwater Tidepool
• Kids Works
• Animals Exhibits
• Body Works
• 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 Paccar IMAX® Theater offers a smaller 35 by 60 foot screen; it seats 360 people and usually features 2-D films.

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Laser Shows
Rock-n-roll laser shows take place at PacSci's Seattle Laser Dome, with both matinee and late-night showings.

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. Pacific Science Center facilities are available for birthday parties, corporate receptions, and other private events.

Pacific Science Center Membership Information

A membership provides you unlimited access to all of Pacific Science Center's regular exhibits, free IMAX® passes for documentary films, a magazine subscription, discounted passes on IMAX feature movies, and discounts at the cafe and gift shop. You will also receive admission to over 250 science centers and museums worldwide.

Interesting Facts About the Pacific Science Center

• The Pacific Science Center was designed by the architect Minoru Yamasaki, who also designed the World Trade Center in NYC.
• The fountains outside the Pacific Science Center appeared in the Elvis Presley movie It Happened at the World's Fair.