Discover the world of science and imagination at Arizona Science Center today! Our events and attractions, including the Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater and The W.O.N.D.E.R. Center, give audiences and Guests the chance to embark in hands-on learning and create a memorable experience that will last a lifetime.
Upcoming Events and Showtimes
Julia Child: A Recipe for Life
June 20 - September 20, 2026
Freeman Gallery, Level 1
Julia Child: A Recipe for Life, explores the key ingredients in Julia’s personal journey, which became part of America’s culinary revolution, through a series of immersive experiences.
Julia’s insatiable curiosity and tenacious spirit drove her to endlessly try, test, and teach how to make delicious food. Learning empowered Julia and she in turn empowered others, profoundly transforming American cuisine and food culture.
CaveScape
Saturday, May 16 - Sunday, August 2, 2026
Sybil B. Harrington Gallery, Level 3
Introducing CaveScape, where adventure meets science! Crawl, climb, and slide through twisting tunnels and hidden caves—all artfully built from ordinary packing tape yet strong enough for both kids and adults.
CaveScape is more than just fun—it’s an interactive journey that sparks curiosity and showcases that science is everywhere, even in the most unexpected places. Perfect for explorers of all ages.
CAMP INNOVATION: Summer Break
June 1 – July 24 | Grades 1 – 12
Fuel your summer with hands-on STEM adventures at CAMP INNOVATION! From digging into dinosaurs and engineering theme park thrills to training like astronauts and exploring Earth’s most extreme adventures, each week brings new discoveries for curious minds.
Apron Embroidery
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Freeman Gallery & Daniel Cracchiolo Theater, Level 1
Learn the fundamentals of hand embroidery while creating a personalized kitchen apron. Participants will practice essential stitching techniques, pattern transfer methods, and decorative embroidery skills as they begin customizing their apron with names, designs, or kitchen-inspired artwork. This workshop focuses on building confidence with embroidery tools and techniques while encouraging creativity and self-expression. Participants will leave with a personalized apron, embroidery supplies, and the skills needed to continue adding to their design as desired.
A Recipe for Beautiful Cakes
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Freeman Gallery & Daniel Cracchiolo Theater, Level 1
Celebrate the art of baking through a hands-on cake decorating workshop inspired by the Julia Child: A Recipe for Life exhibition, led by the owner of Dulce Miel Bakery.
Julia Child believed that cooking should be both creative and accessible, and this class offers the perfect opportunity to build your confidence in the kitchen while learning fundamental cake decorating techniques. Participants will explore icing, piping, and decorative design methods, then practice their new skills on their own mini cake. At the end of the workshop, you'll take home a beautifully decorated creation to enjoy and share.
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The Joy of Etching
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Freeman Gallery & Daniel Cracchiolo Theater, Level 1
Celebrate the art of great company and creative expression at this Julia-inspired after-hours event. Enjoy exclusive access to Julia Child: A Recipe for Life before rolling up your sleeves for a hands-on wine glass etching workshop.
Design and personalize your own etched wine glass—a one-of-a-kind keepsake inspired by Julia's passion for gathering people around the table. Whether you're toasting a friendship, marking a special occasion, or simply enjoying a fun night out, you'll leave with a custom creation ready for your next celebratio
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A Recipe for Beautiful Cakes
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Freeman Gallery & Daniel Cracchiolo Theater, Level 1
Celebrate the art of baking through a hands-on cake decorating workshop inspired by the Julia Child: A Recipe for Life exhibition, led by the owner of Dulce Miel Bakery.
Julia Child believed that cooking should be both creative and accessible, and this class offers the perfect opportunity to build your confidence in the kitchen while learning fundamental cake decorating techniques. Participants will explore icing, piping, and decorative design methods, then practice their new skills on their own mini cake. At the end of the workshop, you'll take home a beautifully decorated creation to enjoy and share.
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Mindful Moments: Yoga in the Dorrance DOME
Saturday July 25, 8:30 a.m.
Sunday July 26, 4:30 p.m.
Flow into a yoga experience like no other within the Dorrance DOME. Surrounded by breathtaking immersive visuals and sound, this class blends movement, breath, and atmosphere to ground your body and expand your mind. Designed for all levels, it’s a practice that invites you to reset, connect, and discover a new sense of balance in an unforgettable setting. Each session is led by Sharon Ducati from Sharon Rose Yoga.
A limited number of yoga mats are available. Guests are welcome to bring their own mats and water.
A Taste of France
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Freeman Gallery & Dorrance DOME, Level 1
Experience Julia Child: A Recipe for Life after hours with a curated tasting of French wines.
Each ticket includes after-hours entry to the exhibition and 4 tasters of carefully selected French wines, offering a guided tasting that highlights a range of regional styles and flavors. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or simply looking for a unique evening out, this event pairs art, history, and taste for a memorable experience.
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Crochet Pot Holder
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Freeman Gallery & Daniel Cracchiolo Theater, Level 1
Learn the foundations of crochet in this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop inspired by Julia Child: A Recipe for Life. Just as Julia embraced patience, practice, and joy in the kitchen, participants will explore how simple stitches come together to create something both beautiful and useful. Each guest will leave with one completed crocheted potholder, ready to use at home—or proudly gift to someone who appreciates a bit of handmade charm. Each ticket includes admission to the exhibition and all materials for one crocheted item.
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Hand Designed Wood Burned Cutting Board
Friday, July 31, 2026
Freeman Gallery & Daniel Cracchiolo Theater, Level 1
Combine creativity and craftsmanship in this hands-on workshop where you’ll design and personalize your own wooden cutting board. Participants will explore the art of pyrography, learning safe wood-burning techniques and decorative finishing skills. Whether creating a kitchen centerpiece, a personalized gift, or a functional tool for home cooking, participants will leave with a one-of-a-kind cutting board that is food safe and ready to impress.
Science With a TWIST
The Science of Sorcery: An Evening at Hogwarts
Friday, August 28 | 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Explore the wizarding world of STEAM at our next Science With a TWIST: The Science of Sorcery. Join Arizona Science Center for a 21+ Evening at Hogwarts, where potions, magic and sorcery meet science, discovery and spellbinding cocktails!
Open Select Mondays
Labor Day | September 7
If you’re searching for fun things to do in Phoenix this Labor Day, look no further than Arizona Science Center. With four levels of permanent and traveling exhibitions, Guests of all ages never tire of exploring our 140,000 square feet of air-conditioned amazement
INVISIBLE PALETTES
Penny Cagney in collaboration with ASU SciHub
Now - Mid-October
Genius Theater, Level 1
Highlighting hidden dimensions of color perception in animals and humans.
INVISIBLE PALETTES is a collaborative art/science project, combining a series of paintings by Penny Cagney, which were inspired by and in collaboration with Nobel Laureate Frank Wilczek, Professor Nathan Newman, the ASU SciHub team and their device, the Hylighter, which has ten programmable monochromatic lights.
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3-2-1 Liftoff!
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Daily | 11:00 a.m.
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Dorrance DOME
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3-2-1 Liftoff! is an animated fulldome planetarium film that follows the story of Alan, a tinkering hamster who must use science and perseverance to return a damaged robot to its spaceship before it leaves Earth's orbit. Produced by Krutart Studio, this 25-minute show is designed to teach physics and space concepts with flair and humor. (25 minutes)
Oceans: Our Blue Planet
Daily | 11:15 a.m. | 1:15 p.m. | 3:15 p.m.
Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, Level 1
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Birth of Planet Earth
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Daily | 12:00 p.m.
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Dorrance DOME
Birth of Planet Earth is an immersive full dome planetarium film exploring how our world transformed into a living, life-sustaining planet. It features cinematic visualizations of supernova explosions, asteroid collisions, the formation of the Moon, and how Earth emerged from the chaotic origins of our solar system. Produced by Spitz Creative Media, NCSA’s Advanced Visualization Lab, Thomas Lucas Productions, Inc., in association with Tellus Science Museum. (24 minutes)
Ancient Caves
Daily 12:15 p.m. | 2:15 p.m.
Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, Level 1
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Cosmic Treasure Chest: Unveiling the Universe with Rubin Observatory
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Daily | 1:00 p.m.
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Dorrance DOME
Step into a new era of sky-watching in the Dorrance DOME as the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory unveils its first images and discoveries—from sweeping nebula mosaics and galaxy swarms to thousands of newly found asteroids captured in just hours. Join us on this live, presenter-led journey as we decode how Rubin’s 3,200-megapixel camera will create the highest resolution timelapse of the Universe ever produced, transforming how we find supernovae, near-Earth asteroids, and clues about the very fabric of existence. (25 minutes)
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Moonbase: The Next Step
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Daily | 2:00 p.m.
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Dorrance DOME
Moonbase: The Next Step is the story of human endeavor, pushing scientific and technological advances to the limit. Traveling 250,000 miles and surviving the hostile and alien conditions of reduced gravity, extreme temperatures and toxic lunar dust, we explain the science and technology of the Artemis missions. Follow our story filled with awe, danger, trepidation and share the wonder of the lunar environment. Prepare for a hostile and breath-taking lunar experience… (26 minutes)
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Orbital
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Daily | 3:00 p.m.
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Dorrance DOME
Voyage beyond the planet and experience our home through the eyes of Astronauts. Orbital is an epic animated journey from the Big Bang to the flourishing of life on Earth, to low Earth orbit. A new film by Guy Reid and Planetary Collective, Orbital transports you through an abstract landscape of light, inspired by bioluminescent earthly beings and atmospheric aurorae. Guided by the astronauts of Constellation Coalition who have looked back and experienced the awe of our place in the universe, you will feel your own “Overview Effect” as you meditate on our planet in Shared Reality.
Dazzling Demonstrations
Daniel Cracchiolo Theater, Level 1
Join Arizona Science Center for live, daily demonstrations that inspire, educate and engage curious minds! Each 15-minute show is available every hour starting at 10:20 a.m. and is included with your Arizona Science Center Membership or general admission
Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Arizona Science Center's Dazzling Demonstrations are generously supported by DMB Associates.
Member-Only Weekend Hours
As a thank you to our beloved Members, The Center will open at 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays exclusively for Members. General admission begins at 10:30 a.m.
Not a Member? Become an Arizona Science Center Member today!
Seasonal
Explore seasonal wonders at Arizona Science Center! Enjoy holiday-themed exhibits, special events, and interactive activities that delight and inspire visitors of all ages. Join us for unforgettable experiences this season!
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