The Pacific Science Center

Seattle Attractions--Museums

Seattle Center Campus

The building for the Pacific Science Center ("PSC") was constructed for the 1962 World’s Fair. Its most noticeable exterior feature is the group of five white, 110 foot arches that add a Gothic flair to the Seattle Center campus.

The PSC is all about educating kids about science. It has a many hands on exhibits, two IMAX theaters, laser shows, and a planetarium. It draws around 1,100,000 visitors annually. It also stages special exhibitions such as the King Tut exhibit.

Some of the popular exhibits include the butterfly house, the dinosaurs, and the insect village.

If you are a first time Seattle visitor, have more than two days in town, and have kids, you may want to visit the PSC. The kids will enjoy playing around the PSC.

ADMISSION INFORMATION

Adult $16

Senior (65+) $14

Youth (6-15) $9

Kids (3-5) $5

These prices don't include separate charge for IMAx movies and special exhibitions

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The Pacific Science Center is an attraction covered by the Seattle CityPASS. Please click on the image below to find out about the money-saving Seattle CityPASS.

HOURS

The museum is open daily.

Hours are 9:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

PHONE NUMBER

( 206) 443-2001

MUSEUM WEB SITE

Please click here to go to the Pacific Science Center's web site.

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