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Arizona Science Center, Phoenix, AZ

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Arizona Science Center

600 E Washington St · Phoenix, AZ

Why you should go…

Arizona Science Center fills four levels of a building designed by Antoine Predock in downtown Phoenix's Heritage and Science Park. General admission covers more than 300 hands-on exhibits, the Learning Lab and live demonstrations. You can ride the Evans Family SkyCycle on Level 2, and separate tickets get you into the Dorrance DOME planetarium and the five-story Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater.

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  • #planetarium
  • #hands-on exhibits
  • #downtown phoenix
  • #kids activities

Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

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