Pacific Science Center

An interactive science museum on a seven-acre campus offering hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, IMAX theaters, and a Laser Dome. The venue provides accessibility services including free wheelchairs, autism resources, braille services, and guest assistance, plus programs for groups, birthdays, and education.

Category

Theater, Museum, Observatory

Where

200 Sue Bird Court North, Seattle, Washington 98109, United States

Hours

Ages

0 mo+

Accessibility

Parking
Paid · Garage · Multiple Seattle Center parking garages serve PacSci (garages listed on site); PacSci partners with SpotHero for reservations and notes that nearby garages are not under PacSci jurisdiction. Accessible drop-off on Sue Bird Court between PacSci and Children's Theater. Accessible drop-off along Sue Bird Court; nearby garage entrances on Harrison St. and Republican St.; SpotHero reservations available for nearby garages. Accessible drop-off on Sue Bird Court; nearby Seattle Center garages (Claypool Memorial Garage, 5th Avenue N Garage, Mercer Street Garage). SpotHero reservations available for nearby parking. Accessible drop-off on Sue Bird Court; nearby Claypool Memorial Garage is adjacent to PacSci (garage is managed independently and the garage elevator is currently out of service).
Restroom
Changing station

Rules

* Pacific Science Center is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and access. * We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and welcome, and we expect our guests to act in accordance with this commitment. * Pacific Science Center is a weapons-free property. * Pacific Science Center does not tolerate any harassment or discrimination of other guests, volunteers, or staff. * Pacific Science Center is an SPD Safe Place supporting safe and secure places for victims of anti-LGBTQ related crimes and harassment. * Guests that feel unsafe for any reason during their visit should notify staff right away. * Disruptive or violent behavior, including running, yelling, threatening others, or fighting is prohibited. * Trespassing on, stealing, altering, and inappropriate use of Pacific Science Center’s property are prohibited. * Offensive clothing is prohibited. * All guests are required to wear shoes. * Pacific Science Center is a tobacco, vaping and e-cigarette-free property, including all outdoor spaces. * While pets are not permitted inside Pacific Science Center, service animals are welcome. * Strollers, wheelchairs, and other mobility assistance devices are welcome in the facility. * All other recreational wheeled devices (wagons, bikes, scooters, shoes, etc.) are prohibited. * Strollers are not permitted in the Tropical Butterfly House. * Stroller parking is located nearby. * All youth age 12 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult or legal guardian throughout their visit. * Some experiences may require adult supervision. * No helium balloons are allowed inside Pacific Science Center. * If you have any with you, we will gladly keep them in our Guest Services office until you depart. * For the safety and enjoyment of our IMAX® Theater, Laser Dome and Planetarium guests, no late seating is allowed. * Please allow yourself ample time to park and enter. * Use care near the edge of the ponds. * They are an integral, iconic part of Pacific Science Center but we do not want your visit ruined by a fall in the water. * We request you do not feed any animals. * Human food is not healthy for and can endanger the ducks, birds and other animals that frequent Pacific Science Center’s grounds. * Guests may exit and re-enter Pacific Science Center during their visit. * Simply show your ticket or hand-stamp to a cashier for re-entry. * Soliciting, political activities, sales or commercial promotion, and distributing or posting of materials without prior approval are prohibited onsite. * Pacific Science Center reserves the right to refuse or revoke membership and/or deny admission without refund at any time it is deemed necessary or if a guest is in violation of our Code of Conduct. * Pacific Science Center reserves the right to deny entry to ticket holders more than 15 minutes late for their exhibition entry time without refund. * If you want to listen to music during you visit, we kindly ask that you use headphones and/or keep the volume of your personal electronic devices at a reasonable level so as not to disturb other guests. * Please be aware that use of personal electronic devices is not allowed in our Planetarium, IMAX, or laser theaters. * Tickets required; each adult must show ticket + proof of WA address for resident discount. * Resident discount does not apply to memberships, guest tickets, or special events. * Discounts and promotions cannot be combined. * Aides for visitors with disabilities receive complimentary admission. * Wheelchairs available free with ID deposit (first-come, first-served). * Service animals welcome; stroller storage available. * Tickets may be reserved online or purchased at the North Entrance. * Photography is not permitted in the IMAX theater. * Reserved seating is not available; seating is first-come, first-served.

Contact

Phone
(206) 443-2001
Email
gs@pacsci.org
Website
https://pacificsciencecenter.org/

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