My girlfriend and I visited here just the other day and we both had a great time. General Admission for adults is just under $24, and includes free access to the planetarium shows held throughout the day. On that note, you do have to pick up a separate ticket for those as the seating is limited.The Center features a diverse array of exhibits and touches on various subjects, ranging from the human body to the solar system to dinosaurs. A really nice touch is that there are plenty of interactive exhibits and stations that are fun for adults and children alike.Overall, a great place for anyone to visit.

Great place that is set up with some good thought. Staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. There were even volunteers that were extremely helpful. Kaitlyn was one of these volunteers who actively engaged people to learn more about the planets. Im very impressed with keen educators such as herself to share her wisdom with the general public. She will go a long way and its wise of the Pacific Science Center to identify such brilliant individuals that will steer or future to brighter paths. August was the Bubble and Illusions show host who did a fantastic job as well. The script and execution were incredible. We look forward to a repeat visit soon. Even the check-in guy at the front, John was super friendly and made a great first impression. Thanks for a wonderful way to spend Canada Day!

My 4year old loved it. Even Grandpa and Grammy had a great time getting amused with science exhibits along with my 4year old. My family super liked the butterfly exhibit. The planetarium and the dinosaur exhibit were also very well done. There was a science show wherein they were showing multiple effects of light and sound among other things. All on all, it was a great experience and we hope to be a member soon.

Loved this place since I was a kid. The planetarium is super fun, but make sure to reserve your spot when buying tickets ahead of time or if youre lucky when you buy tickets at the location. When I went yesterday the feature was on global warming titledPole to Pole And was very informative and fun. I wish it had more stars but was still a treat to see.All the exhibits were fun and interactive. Some classics that I wished were still there were not, but the updates since I had last been years ago were great. And I was very thrilled to see the naked mole rat exhibit was still alive and thriving. The butterfly museum was definitely the highlight of the visit and I made two trips to that exhibit. Make sure to donate to keep that exhibit going!Definitely fun for the whole family young and old. Lots of great photo opportunities, and lots to learn for sure. I love how the science Center is constantly expanding and growing and changing so theres something new for everybody at every visit!

If you have a partner who loves science, you’re bound to visit some science centers whenever you travel. We’ve been to our fair share. Some have been amazing, and some have been duds. Unfortunately, this one was a dud.It is very specifically science activities meant for kids. They have live butterfly exhibit, where you go into a little sanctuary and some are flying around you, so that wasn’t bad. The only thing that was pretty cool was the laser show. For matinees, it’s $5 but since we bought the museum and show tickets online beforehand, we got jipped and paid $10 (on top of the museum admission, which isn’t cheap at $26 a pop). The laser show features a different artist’s music for each show, synced up to lasers. The one we saw was for the Beatles. They didn’t play most of the popular songs, but it was still fun. Just make sure you arrive 15 minutes prior to the show to get seats.If I lived in the area, I would probably go from time to time just for the laser shows. But otherwise, this ‘’museum” was very underwhelming. Unless you have little kids, you can skip this.

We enjoyed hours of discovering here!Our trips to Seattle consists of many adventures. And getting a Blast Pass to visit several locations is a must. The Pacific Science center is filled with information for all ages. We have visited the butterfly exhibit a few times and it never gets old. Its a beautiful room that remains at a specific temperature for these beauties to thrive. They tend to land on you as you walk around to admire several species. I love this place!

I love the Pacific Science Center. We bought the family membership and It was worth every penny. Tons things to be done like the butterfly place, Lazer Dome ,Thinker Tank and the dinosaur exhibit. Every time we find something new to be done. I have 9, 7 and 4 years old kids, they all find something to do and enjoy , I would definitely buy the membership again.

A good place to get your kids. The centre has many sections. Four to be precise. The first one had experiment section where theme of the experiments were air. It had a person performing experiments and kids around, loved it. Second section had dinosaurs as theme with fossils of few dinosaurs on display. Next section had astronomy theme. Here, there were many hands-on equipments, and it was fun to work with. Next one had various other miscellaneous displays.Overall it was a nice experience and my kid would have loved it. I might have missed or jumbled few explanation. Sorry for that

Great place to visit. Full of amazing visual pieces. Lots and lots to do. Try the bike if its still there.

Pacific science center is so fun for both kids and adults. There is so much to do there that you would need the whole day to really enjoy everything there is to offer. Everything from a dinosaur exhibit to a toddler area to a solar system exhibit, they have it all. They make science fun. When we went, we watched one of their demonstrations about air and liquid nitrogen. My 3 year old was fascinated.I recommend!

Amazing experience!The senses are sensitive to each observation, the details, the knowledge acquired in each space.A fantastic model to be reproduced in other countries so that more people have access to the History of the Universe and the world around them.A dream come true!

It was great!!! Loved the Butterfly room Different hands on stations. Great for all ages. Be mindful of the holiday hours, if you want the full experience. We need to visit again because it is HUGE!

I had a good time as an adult. There were interesting people with booths as part of the curiosities expo that you could talk to. The butterfly house was pretty. They had people come in and talk about space elevators in real life which was cool. I think the place is brilliant for kids, although as an adult Im not sure how much I learned. The place is altogether not that large but does take hours to explore thoroughly.

As a science center for kids, this place is great. Lots of hands on exhibits, lots of paid and volunteer staff, well maintained. I hope they always keep the animatronic dinosaurs from the 1960s, but eventually add some dinosaurs with current technology. Would be so cool and interesting to compare old Dino tech to new. Overall, a great place to buy a season pass and visit several times every year.

Really nice place to take your kids. The yearly membership has some benefits. It has a play area for toddlers, small touchable pool that has hermit crabs and sea anemone. As well as the planetarium that explains about stars and moon, decent size of dinosaur exhibits that moves little bit. My 4 and 2 years old toddlers had so much fun for 4 hours and still wanted to play more. Take your kids here and they will love it.

Great place for kids to spend a rainy day. The butterfly room is spectacular. My toddler loved the dinosaur exhibit too. We will be back for the IMAX next time.

This was 1 of 7 trips here since I was a kid. There really isnt much to see. Everything was already an existing exhibit or someone elses workplace for coding. I really wish they would update some of the tech there. I have been to other museums for kids that had a lot more to do for the kids.

Fun family place. I like that the exhibits appeal to kids of different ages, because younger kids like to manipulate things and experience the environments, where older kids and adults can think about the concepts involved. We go at least once a year. The special exhibits are always cool too.

So much to do for kids and parents. Our son is 14 months old and enjoyed so much. It wore him out that he slept well into the night. We were impressed how big and spacious this is. Definitely a good place to go especially on a rainy day. We decided by the end of the visit to get the membership. Well worth it for locals. Will be coming back again.

Simply fantastic place to take kids under the age of 10. The centre is massive with an amazing variety of exhibits to enjoy. Couple notes:- theres a parkade very conveniently located next door, but its a tight fit for larger cars/trucks/minivans. Reasonably priced- location is definitely walkable to Pike st market area, I would take 1st as theres less traffic and more interesting shops and restaurants along the way- I would budget about 3 to 4 hours here to enjoy everything- theres food for purchase if you forget to bring snacks or drinks

My Family and I just absolutely LOVE visiting the Pacific Science Center every year when we come out to Vacation in the beautiful city of Seattle, Washington!! The Attractions, the Super Friendly Staff, and the Knowledge that we gain from visiting the Pacific Science Center are second to none. Thank You Pacific Science Center...Always a 5 Star visit!

Very fun and interesting place! Perfect for kids and families. I recommend getting the Seattle CityPass, even though the fee is not expensive at all, youll get more bang for your buck.

Great family fun! Worth the money to buy annual membership. It allows you to go to other museums for free also.

It’s unfortunate that we don’t have more of these types of resources in more cities throughout the country. PSC is THE BEST museum and place for children (and adults) to explore through all the senses. It allows you to imagine again, which we all need to do more theses day. ;) So go have fun and learn as much as you can!!

You could spend days in here with kids and they wouldnt get bored. My 4 year old will spend hours in just one area alone. Membership is one of the best values for parents of young kids.

We happened to go during the butterfly exhibit and lets just say I could have stayed in there all day. A hot room full of beautiful butterflies heavenly and relaxing. I actually got to walk around with one for quite some time.Downstairs when you first walk in the giant bubble maker is still there from when I was a little girl, Carter and I got just about five big bubbles. Overall definitely plan for at least 4 to 5 hours there is just so much to do and the prices are super reasonable in the gift area.

We loved the butterflies house and virtual reality experiences. There are so much to do and many exhibits/themes are designed for kids. Plan ahead and come up with a must see and to do list bc it will take at least half a day if your kid want to participate in some of the activities.

Had a great time here with my husband and two kids. Many things to learn and experience that you need a whole day to enjoy everything. Highly recommended.

High energy and great fun for families. Hands on learning - mechanical engineering, biology, physics, health and space. Tiny butterflies to huge dinosaurs captivate imaginations. A membership to this great museum will be enjoyed all year and no one would ever be bored!

Such a great place for kids of all ages! We took our 1 year old there for his birthday and he loved it! I was so surprised by how big their toddler section was! He was able to crawl around and explore everything! He did not want to leave! My husband was also very entertained by all the science stuff on the lower level! The bubble machine was amazing!

This is a great museum that every household needs to have its membership- way too many things/science to explore in a day. My kids had way too much fun and slept off before we could leave Power generating bicycle, mirror, magnetic fiend, dinosaur chamber etc. too too many that I can’t remember all.They’ve also got a boutique to shop in- great collection for the kids.However, I’m giving a 4 star because of the small & not enough restroom. Oh my God I was changing my babies and the huge influx of people just staring at us while using the changing table ( a plus for that) was so inconvenient. Because of the small space, I had some people acting rudely towards us and other people and there was a long line. You should build another restroom to make it less busy like I had. It wasn’t a pleasant experience in the restroom

Came with Son in a school visit. In spite that some of the disolays are outdated or non functional, it is a great place for learning; would recommend being prepared to have to explain some of the stuff to the kids. The laser show is the best of the whole place... OB-1, the guy running it rules

Love Pacific Science Center! So much to do here, great for kids and families. Very educational and fun. We decided to buy annual family pass to come here more often and we are looking forward to that Our pass includes 8 documentary IMAX movies, we went and saw Oceans in 3D, it was amazing! Love the butterfly exhibit. Can not recommend this place more. Would like if they had better option to eat something, cafe they have is small, not many offerings and its pricey.

So expensive. $97 for 2 adults and 3 kids. Exhibits all worked, fun and educational, clean restrooms. Its a bit spread out with some dead ends so having an easy flow wasnt happening. Kids aged 1 to 12 all had a great time, though, and so did the adults.

Fun, hands on way for people of all ages to experience and learn about science. Every single demonstration functioned and was well explained. The butterfly exhibit was a nice warm break from the cold.

A different experience everytime. A wonderful way of learning with fun interactive things. We make this a family event atleast 3x a year. Their membership is well worth it.

The butterfly exhibit was amazing, lots of butterflies of different colors and patterns. They have great children exhibits and an eating area outside.

This was our first time here and it was awesome! There are TONS of things to do including the VR Experience on Titan, the dinosaur exhibit, water activites and butterfly exhibit. We missed the planetarium show by 3 minutes and the employee said they dont do late seating which was a bummer. Its definitely worth the time and money. Three hours was not enough time to get to everything. This is definitely a 5 hour visit not including eating if you decide to eat there. We used a Groupon and they accepted it easily. No hidden fees or anything like that. It was awesome.

Took my wife for her Birthday and had a lovely time!

I had an amazing time for our company party. The staff wad amazing, they were so full of knowledge, and even more friendly to talk to you. The catering was amazing and kind. The pictures from the photo booth turned out beautiful and even the gentleman was very intelligent and helpful. Thank you so much for hosting our party tonight. You all were amazing.

The Pacific Science Center is really great. They do such a great job keeping the exhibits fresh and exciting. The laser shows are fun for all ages too. I highly recommend this as a place for the entire family to enjoy.

Cool science center! I remember coming here when I was younger and my husband and I visited on our honeymoon. Definitely geared more towards younger kids, but we still had fun too.

Fun, interactive sciemce museum. Show up ready to PLAY! Explore things from dinosaurs to outer space to practical knowledge. Learn about the body from top to bottom and test yourself- endurance, flexibility, balance- who can get the best score? Learn about energy, how we consume and exert it; jump, crank, pull, pedal to see how much energy it takes to trigger events. Get sneezed on, play games to learn about how germs spread. Play with water toys in the toddler play area, climb up to the double size kitchen table to feel like a doll in a dollhouse, ride a bike 15 ft in the air. Dozens and dozens of exotic butterflies flutter around you in the garden. Take on an engineering challenge in the little maker section, well stocked with craft supplies. This is not a museum for LOOKING- this is a museum for DOING. Perfect for small children, but our groups yoingest member was 13 and we still very much enjoyed our visit.

Love NYae at the PacSci! Its amazing! Well worth the money! We got to do all the exhibits! They also had a LED soldering station. They also have multiple bars during these events throughout the center.

For the whole family, each child with many interests were entertained with something.

The Laser Dome was amazing! My boyfriend and I saw the Soundgarden show and we were super pleased with the show. Great price and great sound. The seats were extremely comfortable as well. Highly recommend!

Huge hands on Science Center! Great Outdoor water park type of play area that the kids can shoot at Targets with the water guns. Balancing bicycle that you can ride on outside gives an amazing photo opportunity and a little excitement. So much to do here as well as taking a break at the outdoor picnic tables if you bring your own meal. Hands-On tide pool to see ocean life. Clean large restrooms and plenty of water fountains throughout the center. Lots of places to sit and watch your little ones have fun. We have been here four times now over the last 10 years and we always have an amazing time. :-)

Went with my 2 granddaughters who are under 4. They came from outta state, and boy did they have a GREAT time. If your looking for someplace a toddler can run around and explore this is the place for you.

Fun experience if youre interested in science. The only down-fall was parking. Bring food cause the cafe is expensive.

We love this science center. There are so many great activities for kids. I highly recommend the membership if youre a local. The value is incredible.

At first we were unimpressed by the small room that we entered, thinking Science world in Vancouver is way bigger than this. Then we realized we had only seen one of the four buildings. Lots of interactive exhibits and fun things to do. The butterfly room was amazing. Lots of friendly butterflies in a tropical feeling room made a wintery day warm. They also have a neat fluid dynamics table tucked in a stairwell that was mesmerizing. Highly recommended. If you are local consider the family pass, it saves a bunch of money if you go more than once.

We really enjoyed our visit to this science center. There was a lot that our almost two year old enjoyed, but he especially loved the “tots only” space. It had a place for building with large blocks, water play, musical instruments, a “helicopter”, and more. The tinker room was very fun too, but may be better for older kiddos.

Very fun. A lot to do here. I also did the Global Game Jam and we got to stay overnight for the 48 hours event. Great center and close to restaurants.

Great museum! This museum is located right next to the Space Needle in Seattle! There are lots of cool exhibits like the dinosaurs! There is a butterfly garden here included with your ticket that is cool as you can see lots of butterflies! The planetarium show was cool and is included with you ticket but you do need to get a FREE ticket in advance because the show has limited seating! The IMAX shows are available for an extra charge! All of the exhibits were cool! This is definitely worth a visit when you are in Seattle!

Went to the 2020 New Years Eve event last night...if you havent been...best New Years Eve ever!...great space, great vibe, lots to do, and great staff and volunteers...well done! Ill be back...

Great place. Visit the butterfly exhibits. You will be impressed

Such a wonderful place. Lots todo and see. Fun all the way. Love the laser light show.

Didnt realize how big the center was. Really enjoyed going through the butterfly house

A different but nice experience in the science centre. Enjoyed the combustion and amazing air science show. But the planetarium was a disappointing show... first the show is pathetic, only fit for toddlers. Second the timings of the show are not mentioned when buying city passes. Third the shows are not frequent or every hour show so that it coincides with the centre tour. Fourth You need to arrive early to book a planetarium show which is not worth and then come back again for a show which is at 3 or 4 pm. Fifth its just a interactive show and there is no recorded show... video quality is not that great.

Super cool place. Great for kids. Science buffs will like it too. You could spend most of a day there if you checked everything out. Great bear rainforest IMAX was fantastic. Parking basically attached to the center but not free. Space needle stones throw away.

We have always loved the Pacific Science Center. Weve been going there since our sons were young, and now were going with our granddaughter. The Science Center has an incredible range of displays, which appeal to a broad range of ages. The transient shows/displays are always a treat, and the IMAX theaters never disappoint. If youre a Seattle resident, an annual membership is well worth the cost and is the most economical way to explore this hallmark destination.

Great place! Your can spend there whole day. Best IMAX (Boeing) in the state. My son love it!

Great place to relax and learn for kids and adults alike... the IMAX is a great experience but some of the films don’t seem to fit the 360 screen very well.... Make sure to see the butterflies!

Beautiful Gem in the Pacific Northwest. You will be amazed at how much you learn from a day’s trip to this place. The fee is not bad compared to the knowledge you walk away with. My favorite part is the laser show where you get to lie down and enjoy the show after a long day of seeing wonderful things. The packing lot would use some work though. Sunday’s are good because then you can park on the street for FREE

Great time for our 5 year old daughter. Had to drag her away after 4 hours. Really enjoyed the butterfly exhibit and the iMax 3d Panda movie. Parking sucked though but it is Seattle. I would suggest bundling with Space Needle to Dave some cash.

Plenty of fun for all ages at the science center. We love the butterfly room! The toddler area is quite large and the littlest ones will enjoy all of the play options available. See an IMAX, laser show, or planetarium display. Touch some sea life in the tide pool. So many interesting things to see and do!

Nice little museum, mostly aimed toward younger kids, but has something for all ages and good IMAX movies as well. Love the butterfly house, but its HOT.

Perfect for the family. Fun facts, nice displays. Lucky day, they had 5 ducklings out in the water. Make sure to stop at the Butterfly house, they might land on you.

There is a massive amount of displays to check out. The laser dome is really cool. I spent most of my time in the laser dome. Some of the songs are too loud and the high notes are ear piercing. Some of the laser lights dont make sense and dont go with the music. However some of the songs are just fantastic and make it well worth going and checking out! Overall I had a great time!

I would like to say that this was a cherishing moment for me as this is my first time in Washington, Seattle and as well as first time meeting my best friend that i never met in person for 15+ years till now..so i am very happy to have share my moment here with my good friend.

Great science center! Tyler and I enjoyed our time here. We will be back with our 9 year old son!

I dont know what exactly to say for this review. This place is amazing!! I grew up visit the science center. It is the coolest thing for children and adults. I cant even fully describe what the experience is like. From hands on stuff in the building, reptile shows, fun stuff to do outside, the water fountain outside which is super fun to play in. My most recent experience was going to a Pink Flyod laser show in the laser dome. Was beyond amazing. A really crazy experience honestly. Would recommend the laser show more so for the adults or couples looking for a cool date idea.I highly highly recommend this place! 10/10

Im a homeschooler and my son loves the hands-on activities that Pacific Science Center has. Some of the hands-on activities are touching starfish, anemone, hermit crab, building air pressure, measuring the amount of sugar in drinks (like sodas, juice, milk, water), etc.It also has IMAX movies that you can watch on Volcanoes, Turtle Odyssey, Butterflies, etc. It also has a Laser Dome which I will definitely look in to the next time I take my son there!Getting a membership would be worth it, and if you have Medicaid, they provide a discounted membership for the whole family for a year. So take your children, enjoy learning while having fun!

Wonderful experience for any age group. Lot of cool exhibits and a fun way to learn science.

This place was so cool! We spent 3 hours and still missed huge sections. The laser show was awesome!!

Awesome place for kids and adults alike. The admission fee can be steep, for my party of two adults and a 3.5 year old, we paid roughly sixty-two dollars, so plan on going in the morning and spending as much time enjoying the whole place (you can go in and out with a hand stamp after initial entry in case you need to go out and eat).Went there for the dinosaur exhibit (a small, permanent exhibit of a few of the most famous ones) plus the special three-day train show happening this MLK weekend for my train then dinosaur fan toddler.Unfortunately it was a little too crowded for my son who got jostled by bigger and/or aggressive kids. So if your little one is still learning to stand his or her ground, a bit shy or averse to big crowds, come on a weekday.Parking is also a bit challenging on a weekend at the Seattle Center so keep that in mind. The restrooms are clean, there are water fountains in strategic areas, a cafe if you want to sit down for coffee or a snack by the dinosaur exhibit, or get popcorn, soda and candies down by the IMAX theater.If you are a big crowd, say at least eight people, purchasing a family membership will be cheaper. And after an exhausting (and expensive) trip to the Science Center, save on dining costs by heading to the Metropolitan Market (less than a 10 minute walk away) and check out their hot bar, deli and numerous dessert options.

Awesome place for kids. Plan for full day. We went there for consecutive days as we couldn’t finish everything. Kids love the place.

Great place to go with the family. It was crowded but manageable. Food from the cafe was a bit overpriced but I expected that.

I still love this as much as I did when I was a kid! And now I bring my son and he loves it and learns something new every time. It is beautiful, fun, and educational. Really a superb place to spend a day!

I went with my sister in law and my niece and it was awesome! We didnt have a ton of time to explore, but we did the virtual reality, saw a laser light show, and checked out the naked mole rats. Everything was so interactive and be kid friendly. I would definitely return to explore the rest of the exhibits!

What a jewel in the heart of the Emerald City. With all of the problems and blight in Downtown with the mental health, drug abuse and homelessness the Seattle Center and specifically the Pacific Science Center is an oasis.After watching the latest feature film at the Boeing IMAX theatre, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, it gives you hope that good can overcome bad and that Seattle may be restored to its previous glory.May the Force be with you.

Wonderful fun filled and educational venues for adults to enjoy with their littles!

Even for teenagers this was a great museum. You can easily spend 3-4 hours here. The virtual reality attractions were a lot of fun.

Get a membership, it’s so worth it. This place has something for everyone. Story time, free exciting shows, water zone, touch tank, playroom, butterfly room, and so much more.

Always love this place. Went with some visiting family. The displays are definitely more geared towards kids, but even we adults learned some interesting things while there. I cant wait until my daughters old enough to really enjoy it.

We went to watch a documentary on the imax screen. The grounds and the theater were clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. Our three kids enjoyed the other activities located at the science center and we thought the price of admission was reasonable for five of us. This was a great place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and a great way to take in a bit of science.

Very interactive science exhibit Museum for kids and adults(mostly kids) IMax theater, butterfly house, tide pool, and plenty of science. Could spend all day here or a few hours if that is all you have. Located in downtown Seattle in the shadow of the Space Needle. There is a parking garage but it fills up so be prepared with a backup parking plan. *They do have discounts for homeschool. Check website for dates.

My husband has been wanting to come here for a long time. We visit from TX so we decided to buy tickets for his parent to come along. We all had a blast, laughing and enjoying all the activities they had to offer. We also learned a lot, the staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. Memorable experience for sure .

My family had so much fun here. It is so worth the money. My favorite was the butterfly Museum. Just make sure to ask when they close cause they didnt tell us and we had to rush so that was a bummer. But pack a lunch and take your kids and family to have some fun

Great place with kids! We have a 7 and 2 year old girl and both loved every second! The 7 year old said it was her favorite thing about our two week trip. So many different exhibits and theyre all very interactive.

Great exhibits, particularly for hands-on learning. If visiting in May, check in to find out if there are any closures for annual maintenance. We were surprised to find all of the outdoor space essentially closed down for repairs during our visit. But the indoor exhibits more than made up for that.

This is agreat place for kids to learn and explore. The butterfly garden is beautiful. Didnt eat at the cafe but you can find anything you can imagine to eat in a 2 -3 minute walk.

Educational and fun for the whole family! Doesnt matter how many times you go, its always a good time. I highly recommend the butterfly garden!

A good go-to.

This place was really fun, and it was awesome to find out they are part of the ASTC program. We will definitely go back, the next time we visit Seattle.

Always a great experience. Plenty of hands on science and interesting exhibits on everything from dinos to personal wellness.Pics from the Tropical Butterfly House

The Pacific science center is always a joy to visit! The exhibits there are all very interactive and they often rotate their showings. I really enjoy the butterfly museum and the various physics sections of the science center. Check out the laser dome for cool music showings too!

I went with my daughters 3rd grade class. The students were thoroughly engaged. In my opinion over stimulated. It would have been nice to have a guided tour where groups are taken around so as not to miss anything!I will be back to digest it all!!

Went here with my sister about 20 years ago. Brought my son last month and he had a blast. Brought back memories, though they have a ton of new things. Always fun to go here with kids or to kill time and be silly. Love the puzzles too!

This place was amazing! It was so big, that we didnt even see it all. They had a great area for toddlers to play in.