Pacific Science Center, Science museum at Seattle Center, United States
The Pacific Science Center is a science museum at Seattle Center that spreads across multiple buildings and presents exhibitions on natural science and technology. Inside are IMAX cinemas, a planetarium and a tropical butterfly house with live butterflies.
The center originated as the United States Science Pavilion for the Seattle World's Fair in 1962. Architect Minoru Yamasaki designed the buildings, which were permanently used as a museum after the fair ended.
The name reflects its location on the Pacific coast and its mission to spread knowledge about natural science. Families come here to experiment together at interactive stations and learn more about physics, biology or technology.
Admission allows access to all permanent exhibitions and the planetarium during regular opening hours. It is best to plan several hours to explore the different areas at leisure and participate in demonstrations.
In front of the building stand sculptures called Sonic Bloom, which are powered by solar energy. When visitors step near them, they generate light and sound patterns, connecting art with science.
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