Discover interactive exhibits, touch live marine animals, and explore outer space at Pacific Science Center. Perfect for families and guests of all ages.
- Pacific Science Center - Explore hundreds of interactive exhibits including The Tropical Butterfly House, where guests can explore hundreds of beautiful, free-flying butterflies in a lush garden setting and experience. Interact with animals from Puget Sound waters in the Salt Water Tide Pool while learning about their habitat, feeling their unique textures and discovering how they co-exist in our vital ecosystem. Experiment and innovate with fun engineering and design challenges through hands-on activities in Tinker Tank, our makerspace. Roam among roaring robotic dinosaurs in a prehistoric environment, learning about their habitats and behaviors. Engage in live science experiments with our talented science interpretation team. Explore outer space in PacSci’s planetarium and enjoy vibrant music and spectacular laser light shows in the Laser Dome. For an additional fee, experience the immersive power of an IMAX® documentary on one of Pacific Science Center’s two IMAX Theaters.
- Local taxes
- IMAX tickets may be purchased at the ticket booth for an additional fee
- Food and drinks
- Daytime laser show and planetarium tickets can be booked during your visit, availability varies
Pacific Science Center near the Space Needle in Seattle Center is Washington’s leading attraction for fun and engaging experiences for families and guests of all ages. Explore hundreds of interactive exhibits, wander among fluttering tropical butterflies, tinker with reusable products, touch live marine animals, come face-to-face with prehistoric dinosaurs, travel to outer space in the planetarium, rock out to a dazzling daytime laser show, and so much more. For an additional fee, guests can experience Pacific Science Center’s two IMAX® Theaters.
- Youth age 12 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult or legal guardian throughout their visit.
- Hours may vary. Please check our website for up-to-date hours and closure information.
- Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission at 4 p.m.) Wednesday - Sunday. Open Monday - Sunday during school holidays and breaks.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.