About Arizona Science Center
Located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona Science Center features more than 300 hands-on exhibits, a five-story giant-screen theater, live demonstrations, traveling exhibitions, and exciting science programs. The Center offers programs for all ages, including Science on Wheels, CAMP INNOVATION, Teen programs, Professional Development, and Adults’ Night Out: Science With A TWIST. Whether onsite or at your location–get ready to embark on a hands-on STEM learning journey you’ll never forget.
Founded: 1984 as the Arizona Museum of Science & Technology (championed by The Junior League of Phoenix).
Current Building: Opened in 1997, designed by architect Antoine Predock, spanning 120,000 square feet
Leadership: Tammy Stewart, The Hazel A. Hare President & CEO
Mission Statement: Inspiring, educating, and engaging curious minds through science.
Guiding Principle: Enrich all communities and audiences through science.
Key Milestones
1980 | Junior League of Phoenix creates concept of a science center for Phoenix
1984 | Arizona Museum of Science and Technology Opens
1997 | Arizona Science Center opens at new location in Heritage and Science Park
2011 | Launch Teacher Professional Development Department
2013 | Launch Girls in STEM initiative
2014 | Become Host Organization for AzSEF
2015 | CREATE at Arizona Science Center makerspace opens
2020 | COVID-19 pandemic begins, launch virtual STEM learning programs
2025 | Dorrance DOME powered by Cosm Technology Opens
2026 | Tammy Stewart named as The Hazel A. Hare President & CEO
Sending our girls to CAMP INNOVATION has been a fantastic experience. They come home excited and full of stories about their adventures as junior scientists. We’re so grateful for the care, creativity, and energy the Science Center team puts into making each week truly memorable,
Claudine, parent of daughters Liddie, age 9 and Rory, age 7.