New exhibits open and longtime favorite
experiences return
SEATTLE , July 6, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Science Center (PacSci) today announced it
will reopen many of its signature experiences to the public on
Wednesday, July 6. PacSci will
be open daily from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. throughout the summer season. Tickets are available
for purchase online and on site.
"We are thrilled to welcome visitors back to PacSci for brand
new experiences as well as familiar ones that our community knows
and loves," said PacSci CEO Will
Daugherty. "We are proud of the ways we were able to serve
the community over the past two years and look forward to igniting
curiosity with our in-person experiences again."
Both longtime and new fans of PacSci will enjoy exploring the
Tropical Butterfly House with over 1,000 colorful
butterflies and plants from around the world; traveling to far-away
galaxies in the live and immersive Planetarium; hands-on
experimenting, building, and inventing in the Tinker Tank
Makerspace; and journeying through time in the Dinosaurs
exhibit. The Live Science Stage, Waterworks and Courtyard with its
fountains and reflecting pools are also reopen to the public.
Experiences include new and updated Augmented Reality
exhibits as well as the new maze Water's Extreme
Journey, which takes visitors on an exciting and important
adventure quest for clean water. Visitors will have a chance to
experience the life of a water drop, exploring first-hand the
science behind the water cycle, and discovering how our daily
decisions impact local wildlife and ecosystems.
PacSci is also home to the world's largest dedicated Laser
Dome, with live laser artists that adapt shows in real time
based on the crowd's reaction. For the first time ever, daytime
Laser Dome shows will now also be included as part of general
admission.
Additionally, PacSci houses two IMAX theaters, where
moviegoers can watch blockbusters as well as documentaries on the
most advanced digital projection systems, designed specifically for
giant IMAX screens. Films come to life on the 60 feet high (that's
six stories!) and 80 feet wide screen; The Boeing IMAX screen at
PacSci is the biggest IMAX screen in the Pacific Northwest.
PacSci is also launching a new membership program. Stay tuned to
the PacSci website for updates.
The past two years have been a time of remarkable growth for
PacSci. In the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic, doors closed
in March 2020. During that time,
PacSci remained committed to igniting curiosity and providing
informal science education to the community. PacSci continued
to prioritize opportunities for youth to engage in STEM exploration
at home by creating a free digital catalogue of programming,
offering virtual summer camps, launching virtual field trips, and
more. After the site reopens, PacSci will continue to offer this
comprehensive digital programming to meet students' needs wherever
they are.
More details about PacSci's reopening can be found below and on
the PacSci website, including entrance, parking, and accessibility
information. Click here for more images.
Summer Opening Hours
Daily
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Last admission at
4 p.m.)
Ticket Prices
All general admission tickets are available for sale on site and
online, with a 20% discount offered for advance purchase. Both
Planetarium shows and daytime Laser Dome shows are included as part
of general admission.
Adult
(18-64)
|
$27.95
|
Senior (Ages
65+)
|
$25.95
|
Youth (Age
3-17)
|
$19.95
|
Toddler (Under
3)
|
Free
|
COVID-19 Policy
Masks and proof of vaccination are not required for
entry.
About Pacific Science
Center
Pacific Science Center is an independent, not-for-profit
institution in Seattle and has
been a gateway to access science education and innovation for
nearly 60 years. The institution's mission is to ignite curiosity
in every child and fuel a passion for discovery, experimentation,
and critical thinking in all of us. Prior to COVID-19, Pacific
Science Center's award-winning, interactive programs reached nearly
1 million people each year – in their communities across the state
of Washington, classrooms, and on
the Seattle Center campus and at Mercer Slough Environmental
Education Center in Bellevue.
Throughout the pandemic, Pacific Science Center has continued to
serve the community and ignite curiosity from everywhere through
digital and virtual programming. Visit the PacSci website to learn
more.
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