Inspiring Curious Minds Since 1984

Founded by the Junior League of Phoenix in 1980, Arizona Science Center is the only center of science education and engagement of its kind in Arizona. Incorporated in 1982 as a private, non-profit institution, the Arizona Museum of Science and Technology opened its doors to the public in 1984 as a 10,000 sq. foot space located in the parking garage level of the downtown Phoenix Hyatt Regency.

With its unique ability to inspire, educate, and engage curious minds through science, Arizona Science Center quickly gained popularity—welcoming more than 87,000 visitors in its first year—and soon outgrew its original location. In 1997, the Center moved into a new 120,000-square-foot building designed by award-winning architect Antoine Predock.

Today, the Center still occupies this distinct building within Heritage and Science Square and has added 18,000 square feet with the opening of CREATE at Arizona Science Center®.