ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER - PERMANENT EXHIBITS

Arizona Science Center provides exploration, education and entertainment for all ages. The Center contains four levels of exciting hands-on exhibits, a state-of-the-art planetarium and a five-story high IMAX^Ž theater.

Irene P. Flinn Theater

Spectacular, informative IMAX films on a five-story screen.

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Dorrance Planetarium

With the re-opening of the new Dorrance Planetarium, we are proud to be the first science center in the WORLD to showcase a state-of-the-art NanoSeam dome! With this cutting-edge technology, visitors will be fully immersed in the imagery of the galaxy; transported on animated journeys through cells, Earth, space and time, as well as the astronomical marvels of our beautiful Arizona night skies.

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All About You

Both mind and body are the subjects of this gallery devoted to human life. Learn about the physiology of moving, the mechanisms of healing, patterns of learning and remembering, and new biotechnologies.

Located in the Steele Gallery

Many Hands Make a Home

Residential construction abounds in the Valley of the Sun and this exhibition offers an in-depth look at the process of creating a house, start to finish. It highlights the many people who collaborate in the homebuilding process. Hands-on exhibits exploring electricity, plumbing, carpentry, design and project management will invite visitors to learn more about home construction.

Located in the Freeman Gallery on Level 1

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psychology

Explore the psychology behind humans! Learn about personal space and how it can be different for different people, or enter The Echo Chamber to help you understand the different sound waves and how blind individuals use sound to determine where they are and where they are going.

CLICK HERE for Part Two of the Sleep On It experiment.


		GEt charged up! Gallery Experiment, observe, test your ideas and see what happens when you put your hands on science! Humans are naturally curious and the science of observation helps us understand the natural world around us, how things work and why. Located in The Kemper and Ethel Marley Gallery on Level 2. CLICK HERE to learn more!
		Music Landing This mid-level gallery contains several hands-on exhibits on sound and music, including some dancing metals that are a staff favorite!
		EVANS FAMILY SKYCYCLE - NOW OPEN! Experience the thrill of a high wire physics lesson! Suspended nearly 15 feet in the air, the Evans Family SkyCycle teaches riders about the principles of counterbalance and center of gravity, while taking a ride on the 90-foot cable! Additional fees apply. Members: $3 / Non-Members: $5. Learn More...


		My Digital World Stop by and explore the world of digital communication technology without hearing the words "If you break it, you buy it". This gallery is designed to introduce visitors to the science behind digital communications, how they work, and how they are utilized to create and share ideas and information. CLICK HERE to learn more!
		Forces of Nature Visitors discover some of the basic science behind nature, learning everything from the movement of the tectonic plates to the power of wind and sand erosion. This gallery is devoted to understanding and respecting Earth an a dynamic planet where energy is captured and matter is recycled again and again between land, air and water. Located in the Sybil B. Harrington Galleries CLICK HERE to learn more!
		Featured Exhibition - ROBOTS: THE INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION Located in the Sybil B. Harrington Galleries NOW OPEN! CLICK HERE for more information!
		ROCK WALL on the SRP Canyon Terrace Get a grip on science! This 15-foot climbing experience is fun for the whole family. Step into a climbing harness and let our experienced staff guide you up one of two climbing courses. Additional fees apply. Members: $2 / Non-Members: $4. Hours of operation vary. Learn More...