Arizona Science Center

Your next immersive adventure is waiting in the Dorrance DOME 🌌🌟

From family-friendly adventures to awe-inspiring journeys across space and time, every show offers a chance to experience science in a whole new way!

🎥 Here’s what’s currently playing:

🌕 Moonbase: The Next Step | Weekdays at 11:00 a.m.
Experience the science behind NASA's Artemis missions and discover what it takes to live and work on the Moon.

🐹 3-2-1 Liftoff! | Weekends at 11:00 a.m.
Join Alan the hamster on a family-friendly adventure packed with science, engineering, and space exploration.

🪐 Passport to the Universe | Daily at 12:00 p.m.
Narrated by Tom Hanks, journey from Saturn's rings to distant nebulae and beyond.

🔭 Cosmic Treasure Chest: Unveiling the Universe with Rubin Observatory | Daily at 1:00 p.m.
Experience a live, presenter-led show featuring incredible new discoveries from one of the world's most powerful observatories.

🌍 Birth of Planet Earth | Daily at 2:00 p.m.
Witness the dramatic story of how our planet formed from the chaos of the early solar system.

🚀 Orbital | Daily at 3:00 p.m.
See Earth through the eyes of astronauts in a breathtaking immersive experience that explores our place in the cosmos.

Which show are you adding to your next visit? Plan your experience today ➡️ https://bit.ly/46A3B0w

The science engagement community is heading to Downtown Phoenix this September for the Association of Science and Technology Centers 2026 Annual Conference, and we couldn’t be more excited to show you around 🌵

Join us September 16–19 for what's shaping up to be a truly packed program:
📚 100+ concurrent sessions
🔬 12+ preconference experiences and expeditions
🎤 Keynotes from Sheryl Connelly and Vivienne Ming on planning for the future and leading transformational change
✨ Exhibit hall, networking events, and more

Whether you're a longtime science museum professional or new to the field, this is the place to connect, learn, and leave energized. And we're proud to host it right here in our hometown!

Learn more and explore the program ➡️ https://bit.ly/4eFePU6

Keep exploring. Keep discovering. Keep being curious 🌟🔬

Join us next Sunday, August 2 for Senior Sunday at Arizona Science Center!

On the first Sunday of every month, we invite Guests ages 65 and older to indulge their youthful spirit with FREE general admission to the Science Center.

Spend the day exploring hands-on exhibits, experiencing live science demonstrations, discovering something new, and enjoying all the curiosity and wonder that Arizona Science Center has to offer.

🪪 Please bring your driver’s license, passport, or identification card with you on the day of your visit.

We can’t wait to welcome you for a day of discovery ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Lf7akw

📣🍎 Registration is NOW OPEN for the Fall 2026 Educate to Innovate Conference!

Arizona Preschool–12 educators and preservice teachers are invited to participate in a full day of professional learning, collaboration, and STEM inspiration at Arizona Science Center.

📅 September 25 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
🎟️ $45 Per Participant

Whether you're looking for fresh classroom ideas, opportunities to network with peers, or earn professional development hours, Educate to Innovate is designed to help you start the school year with new tools and renewed inspiration.

Join us for a day dedicated to empowering educators and inspiring the next generation of learners 📚💡

Register today and reserve your spot ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Jm2sjy

Every planet has a story. Ours is extraordinary 🌍✨

🎥 Take your next visit to Arizona Science Center to new heights with Birth of Planet Earth, now playing daily at 12:00 p.m. in the Dorrance DOME.

Travel billions of years into the past as you witness the incredible events that shaped our world—from explosive supernovas and massive asteroid collisions to the formation of the Moon and the emergence of Earth as the only known planet capable of sustaining life.

With breathtaking visuals filling the Dorrance DOME from every direction, you'll feel like you're witnessing the birth of our solar system firsthand.

Add this immersive Dorrance DOME experience to your next visit and discover the remarkable story of how our planet came to be ➡️ https://bit.ly/46A3B0w

Take a break, refuel, and recharge at the MarketCafe at Arizona Science Center ☕🥪

Located right in our lobby, MarketCafe is the perfect stop during your day of discovery!

Whether you're exploring hands-on exhibits, catching a giant-screen film, or diving into immersive experiences, it’s easy to pause and enjoy something fresh and delicious without leaving the Science Center.

MarketCafe offers a variety of options to keep you energized, including freshly brewed coffee, artisan sandwiches, pastries, salads, soups, and light snacks.

So next time you visit, make MarketCafe part of your experience—because science is better with a good snack break 🔬✨

What would you say to Julia Child? 💌

At “Julia Child: A Recipe for Life”, Guests can read heartfelt letters from fans around the world and even share their own "Dear Julia" message as part of the exhibition experience.

Whether you grew up watching Julia, love cooking, or simply enjoy stories of perseverance and innovation, this exhibition offers something memorable for everyone!

Plan your visit today ➡️ https://www.azscience.org/experience/all-exhibitions/level-1/julia-child/

“Julia Child: A Recipe for Life" is generously supported by Bashas' Supermarkets

Looking for something creative to do indoors this summer? Make something uniquely yours at CREATE at Arizona Science Center® ☀️🛠️

Whether you're customizing your favorite book or designing your own 3D creation, our upcoming Skill Studio Workshops offer fun, hands-on experiences for Makers ready to learn something new.

📚 Airbrushing: Sprayed Book Edges
July 25 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Bring your own book and learn how to create beautifully airbrushed sprayed edges! From bold colors to soft pastels or eye-catching patterns, you'll transform an ordinary book into a personalized work of art that's sure to stand out on your shelf.

🖨️ Intermediate 3D Printing
July 31 | 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Ready to take your 3D printing skills to the next level? Build on the basics as you design a flexible, articulated model using Tinkercad and take home your very own custom-designed fidget.

These workshops are the perfect opportunity to create, learn, and leave with something you made yourself 🎨✨ Learn more and secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/4oaaWdP

Hop on board for the ultimate summer night in the city with DTPHX Ride the Rail 🚈 🌌✨

This July, we’re joining Downtown Phoenix Inc. and Valley Metro to invite you to experience getting around Downtown in a whole new way, where the journey is just as fun as the destination.

✨️Throughout the month, riders can pick up their custom DTPHX Ride the Rail metro card and enjoy a lineup of on-board entertainment, themed activations, and riders-only local deals.

Visit us at Arizona Science Center, show your DTPHX Ride the Rail Copper Card, and enjoy 25% off admission to the Dorrance DOME After Hours shows below:

📅 July 24
🎶 Art 360: K-POP Demon Hunters | 4:00 p.m.
🇵🇷 Art 360: A Bad Bunny Visual Album | 5:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m.

📅 July 30
🌎 Worlds Beyond Earth | 4:00 p.m.
🌈 The Psychedelic Mixtape | 5:00 p.m.
🇵🇷 Art 360: A Bad Bunny Visual Album | 6:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m.

We’re so excited to be a part of this DTPHX initiative as a participating stop along the light rail!

For more information about DTPHX Ride the Rail, visit dtphx.org/dtphx-ride-the-rail to check out the on-board entertainment lineup and full list of participating businesses.

Make their next birthday celebration one they’ll never forget 🎂🔬

Looking for a party venue that’s anything but ordinary? Arizona Science Center brings birthday celebrations to life with hands-on adventures, exciting discoveries, and unforgettable moments for guests of all ages.

✨ Imagine celebrating with friends while walking through an enormous model of a “working” stomach, experiencing the forces of a hurricane, launching paper airplanes, exploring interactive exhibits, and discovering something new around every corner.

From curious kids to lifelong learners, we’ve got birthday party planning down to a science 🎉

Learn more and book your party today: https://www.azscience.org/visit/event-spaces-rentals/birthday-parties/