Arizona Science Center

Major Science Center in Downtown Phoenix

Arizona Science Center at 600 E Washington St in downtown Phoenix is a major hands-on science institution with permanent exhibits, planetarium, giant-screen theater, and structured programs.

Programs and Exhibits

Multi-format institution. Programs include:
- Evans Family SkyCycle (Level 2 exhibition)
- Learning Lab (Level 1)
- MiniShop (Level 1)
- CREATE makerspace
- Skill Studio Workshops
- Camp Innovation
- Homeschool Workshops
- Girl Scouts events
- Birthday Parties

Planetarium (Dorrance DOME)

• Little Eve: Stories of Planet Earth
• Astronomy Tour: Arizona
• Worlds Beyond Earth
• Orbital
• SuperVolcanoes
• Moonbase: The Next Step
• Cosmic Treasure Chest

Films (Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater)

• Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation
• Secrets of the Sea

What's Included

• Multi-level hands-on exhibits
• Planetarium and giant-screen theater access
• Member benefits available
• Adult-only Science With A TWIST events (21+)
• Programs scaled elementary through teen

Experience

Suits Phoenix-area families wanting major science institution with planetarium + giant-screen films + makerspace under one roof. CREATE makerspace works for older kids interested in hands-on building.