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Hours

Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission at 4 p.m.)

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays except for Seattle Public School holidays

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Tickets

General admission includes unlimited Planetarium and daytime laser shows (free timed tickets required).

Planetarium shows are limited capacity and sell out quickly; reserve in advance.

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TICKETS

PacSci offers plan-ahead pricing so that you can choose the best fit for your budget and schedule. The earlier you book your general admission ticket, the more you will save!

Prices are determined based on several factors, including capacity, attendance patterns, holidays, and events. This system helps us ensure we provide a consistent and positive guest experience no matter when you choose to visit us.

All General Admission tickets include unlimited Planetarium and daytime Laser Dome shows.

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Planetarium Tickets

All planetarium shows are free with General Admission but do require timed tickets for entry.

  • 50% of all planetarium tickets are reserved for advanced booking by PacSci members
  • 50% of all planetarium tickets are available on-site on a first come, first served basis for the general public and members who do not book advanced tickets.

To learn more about reserving planetarium tickets, visit the Planetarium web page.

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Maps

PacSci is adjacent to the Seattle Center campus. Enter through the North Entrance in Seattle Center near the Armory and the Mural Amphitheater. Please note: the Denny Way entrance is closed.

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Be Curious Step Into Science

IMAX Theaters

Catch a feature or documentary movie on Washington’s largest screen.

Laser Dome

Experience the brilliant imagery and immersive sound of a Laser Dome show. Daytime laser shows are free and included in general admission. Timed tickets are required.
Exhibit

Adventures with Sound

Explore how sound can be seen, felt, and heard through 13 hands-on interactives.
Ongoing Included in General Admission

Give the gift of curiosity with a PacSci gift certificate!

The gift certificate can be redeemed whenever you—or those on your gift list—are ready to reserve tickets or activate memberships.

Plus your purchase helps support PacSci’s mission to expand access to science across Washington state.

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CURIOSITY FOR ALL

ACCESSIBILITY

  • Service animals are welcome.
  • For guests with disabilities, we invite your aide to join you for free.
  • Free wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Information Desk in Building 1. 
  • Be sure to check out our autism resources, braille services, and more.
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EXplore together

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Bring your crew of 10 or more, for less. Try hands-on exhibits, go big with an IMAX movie, and catch a laser show. Special rates available for community groups, teens, and more.

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

VISITOR POLICIES

  • Helium balloons are not allowed inside the building. We’re happy to hold them for you.
  • Feel free to snap photos (for personal use only) everywhere except in our IMAX Theaters. Please no flash in the Planetarium and Laser Dome. Tag us @PacSci on social!
  • For the safety and enjoyment of our guests, no late seating is allowed in our IMAX Theaters and Laser Dome.
  • If you lose something, find a PacSci staff member, and we’ll do our best to help you find it in our Lost & Found bin.
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Book Your School Group

Field Trips

Register your school group for a Field Trip at PacSci and spark your students’ curiosity for science with PacSci’s exhibits and programming.

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Try a New Venue

Book Your Experience at PacSci

Our seven-acre campus in downtown Seattle is filled with inventive spaces for parties, weddings, dinners, and receptions of all sizes.

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