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.
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.
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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