Pacific Science Center, Science museum at Seattle Center, United States
The Pacific Science Center spans across 7.1 acres with eight buildings containing IMAX theaters, a planetarium, and a tropical butterfly house.
The center began as the United States Science Pavilion during the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, designed by architect Minoru Yamasaki.
The facility delivers science education through exhibits, workshops, and programs reaching over one million visitors annually across Washington State.
Visitors can access unlimited planetarium shows and daytime laser presentations with general admission tickets between Wednesday and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00.
Solar-powered sculptures called Sonic Bloom generate light and sound patterns when people walk near them, combining art with scientific principles.
Location: Seattle
Inception: 1962
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Address: 200 2nd Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 98109
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +12064432001
Website: http://pacsci.org
GPS coordinates: 47.61920,-122.35100
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:05
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