Pacific Science Center (PacSci) has reached agreement to sell the northeast corner of its property to the Space Needle LLC. This transaction will generate funds to support PacSci’s ongoing operations and facility improvements, while ensurin…
For generations, Pacific Science Center’s animatronic dinosaurs have been larger-than-life stars of the guest experience. Children have squealed with delight, families have posed for unforgettable photos, and countless guests have wandered
For more than 40 years, Pacific Science Center’s dinosaurs were more than exhibits. They were magic brought to life. They inspired wide-eyed wonder, sparked curiosity, and created memories that still bring smiles today. Families posed for p…
At Pacific Science Center, learning is an adventure. Students explore, experiment, and discover ways to make science tangible and exciting. In the 2024–25 school year, learners of all ages visited our exhibits, attended camps, and participa…
This summer, more than 3,900 young scientists explored hands-on experiments, outdoor learning, and STEM adventures across King County. Pacific Science Center’s Camps for Curious Minds provided a unique opportunity for kids’ science camps in…
It was a night Seattle will never forget. T-Mobile Park was packed with more than 47,000 fans cheering for the Seattle Mariners during Game 5 of the American League Division Series (ALDS) against the Detroit Tigers. The stakes were high, an…
For years, our tide pool exhibit has been a favorite spot for guests to get up close with local marine life and connect with the wonders of Puget Sound. It’s brought joy and discovery to countless families, students, and school groups, and
As fall begins, we are starting to find pinecones on the ground, catch whiffs of their earthy aroma, and see their unique, scaled patterns up close. Have you ever wondered why some pinecones are wide open and others are tightly closed? This…
Have you ever stopped to think about the tiny heroes buzzing, fluttering, and humming all around us? Pollinators, such as native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, play an enormous role in keeping our world blooming. Yet their stories are…
We have many teams that contribute to behind-the-scenes work to keep our space running smoothly. One of these teams is Living Exhibits! The living exhibits team cares for the plants and animals that we host onsite for our guests. Our Living…
I was there when you opened in April of 1962 as a member of a National Science Foundation (NSF) research team from the University of Washington’s sociology department whose mission was to find out what people learned during the Seattle Worl…
At Pacific Science Center we believe that science needs diversity. We prioritize inclusion, diversity, equity and access in order to strengthen our organization and our community. And there is no greater champion of that than Adriane Brown