Events & Programs
Be Curious. Game On.
Curiosity levels up at the PacSci Summer of Games. Solve, strategize, work together, and go deep into the science of play, all summer long.
Experience the world of games on and offline through virtual events testing your trivia knowledge, livestreamed Science in the City talks with local gaming organizations, visit PacSci in a special Minecraft build, plus at-home activities and suggestions to keep the fun going. No matter what you’re looking for, there’s always something new to discover, explore, and play to keep you curious all summer long.
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Digital Activities and Experiences
Visit PacSci On Planet Minecraft
Missing PacSci? You can now go on an adventure through Planet Minecraft. See all your favorite exhibits like the dinosaurs and the Tropical Butterfly House, then make your own special additions.
Make sure to share your creations with us on social media using #PacSciMinecraft.
Curious Elphaba
Can’t get enough of our esteemed Elphaba, Queen of the Naked Mole Rats? Neither can we! Elphaba, Queen of the Naked Mole Rats, is in search of a lost butterfly, which has escaped from our Tropical Butterfly House.
Join Elphaba on our Facebook and Instagram accounts (@pacsci) as she goes on a Summer of Games adventure throughout PacSci and the Seattle Center. Vote each Tuesday to help her decide what to do every Thursday at noon and complete her quest! Follow along with #CuriousElphaba and experience our favorite critter’s summer adventure, starting July 14.
Get to know Elphaba in this tell-all interview where she spills her secrets.
Digital Puzzles
We are proud to be partnering with Ravensburger for Summer of Games!
We all love puzzles, and we’re excited to bring some of your PacSci favorites to Puzzle World, Ravensburger’s digital realm. Butterflies plus puzzles…what could be better! Look for the adjacent puzzles on Puzzle World and see how fast you can solve them.
Play all of Ravensburger’s digital puzzles and have fun solving with friends and family!
PacSci-Doku
Animal Tracks Matching Game
Test Your Spider Knowledge
Upcoming Virtual Events
In the Studio: The Science Behind Radio
Virtual Laser Show: KEXP’s DJ OCnotes
Mars Surface Exploration: Past, Present, Future
In-person Activities and Experiences
We’re looking forward to welcoming our guests back to PacSci to enjoy all of our game-related experiences that take place year round.
Tinker Tank
Ongoing
Experiment and innovate while building wind powered vehicles or a city of the future, try stop motion animation, build hoot-i-tats and more.
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Visit Mercer Slough
Ongoing
Explore this biologically diverse 320-acre wetland nature park in the heart of Bellevue. See the wildlife and get involved in special programs.
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Game Jam
Ongoing
Game Jams are going virtual for Summer of Games! Stay tuned for upcoming events to try new, virtual games coming out. Watch gamers create new games, learn about the process of creating a game, help play-test the creations, and try the final products. Learn more
Visit PacSci as a Group
Ongoing
Bring the wonders of our natural world to life for your group. Receive a discount when scheduling a group reservation for 10 or more with advance reservations.
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Games // Curiosity Expo
Ongoing
Curiosity Expo (CX) is a science-filled weekend for the whole community, with hands-on activities led by local experts built around a single, inspiring theme. A CX dedicated to games is featured each year!
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Curiosity Never Closes: Support PacSci
While we are closed to the public, we are still serving the community. We depend on support from you.
Members Get More
Ignite your curiosity day after day! Members enjoy unlimited free admission for a year, discounts on events and programs, invitations to exclusive events, as well as passes and discounts on IMAX and Laser shows, and ticketed VR experiences.
