

Completed project view from Heritage & Science Park
(please note these are artist renderings only)

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Changes to YOUR Arizona Science Center
Arizona Science Center is hard at work preparing your next scientific adventures! During your visits in the coming months, you will see construction fencing and equipment, experience some temporary changes to our entrance as we address some much-needed lobby improvements, as well as share in the excitement as we unveil three permanent exhibit galleries in 2010!
In addition to simply making it easier to enter the Center, the new entrance and lobby will offer an expanded, air conditioned admissions queuing area and improved ADA and school group access.
But, don't worry. There's more for your family to explore than ever before with all new demonstrations, construction price specials and a ton of fun activities. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the coming months of renovations. Below is more information to help you plan your next visit. Be sure to check out our construction specials!
What Should You Expect to See/Hear?
While we will make every effort to minimize noise levels during construction, there will be come impact during the afternoons and evenings in March, as we use jackhammers to demolish existing concrete structures outside of Arizona Science Center.
What We've Got For You!
We will be keeping it fun during construction Science Center-style! We have added a ton of new ways for your family to get their hands on science with exciting daily demonstrations, table top activities and special experiences throughout our galleries. From favorites like Combustion, to new activities like Bubble Days, check out our daily demonstrations board in the lobby for the current listing of events.
Be sure to stay connected with the Science Center to receive information on special offers, upcoming events and daily construction pricing specials! Join our e-News, fan us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter!
Project Schedule & Quick Facts:
- Lobby construction began on Mar. 9, 2010 and is anticipated to be complete by the end of 2010.
- The Arizona Science Center renovation project was funded by a 2006 City of Phoenix voter-approved bond.
- The renovations will improve ADA accessibility, offer a larger, air-conditioned environment for visitor queuing, improve access for school groups, and make it easier for you to enter the building and begin your scientific exploration.
- Exhibit gallery renovations are made possible through the $30 million The Future of Education is Science capital and endowment program.
- The Center sees approximately 400,000 annual visitors, of which 140,000 are school children.
- The mission of the Center is to inspire, educate and entertain people of all ages about science.