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Ongoing
Evans Family SkyCycle
Level 2
MiniShop
Level 1
Learning Lab
Level 1
11:00 a.m.
Little Eve: Stories of Planet Earth
Dorrance DOME
11:15 a.m.
Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation
Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, Level 1
12:00 p.m.
Worlds Beyond Earth
Dorrance DOME
12:15 p.m.
Secrets of the Sea
Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, Level 1
1:00 p.m.
Astronomy Tour: Arizona
Dorrance DOME
1:15 p.m.
Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation
Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, Level 1
2:00 p.m.
SuperVolcanoes
Dorrance DOME
2:15 p.m.
Secrets of the Sea
Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, Level 1
3:00 p.m.
Orbital
Dorrance DOME
3:15 p.m.
Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation
Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, Level 1
Your journey begins here.
Exhibitions
Members
Films
Planetarium
All Age Events
After Hours
Today at the Science Center
Camps
CAMP INNOVATION
CAMP INNOVATION returns this spring with an immersive experiences, packed with energy and excitement.
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After Hours
Science with A TWIST
Whether it's a date night or a night out with friends, join us for
Science With a TWIST
! This
21 and older
after-hours experience provides time to explore, play and enjoy entertainment designed specifically for grownups. Sip cocktails, watch live demonstrations, take part in hands-on activities and explore all four levels of the Science Center.
Read
More
All Age Events
Skill Studio Workshops
Ready to make something amazing? At our Skill Studio Workshops, you’ll get hands-on with real tools and creative tech—from woodworking and sewing to laser cutting and 3D printing.
No experience? No problem. All you need is curiosity—everything else is provided.
Read
More
All Age Events
Girl Scouts Events
Whether you're looking for full-day badge workshops, evening twilight adventures, or thrilling overnight sleepovers, our hands-on programs are designed to inspire curiosity and help Girl Scouts earn official badges. Packed with interactive science fun, these events offer the perfect mix of learning, friendship, and memorable experiences.
Read
More
Planetarium
Little Eve: Stories of Planet EarthEmpty heading
Planet Earth is a truly fascinating place. The only known world where life has flourished. But how did it all begin? That’s what Little Eve, the young bear in Krutart Studio’s new film, is about to discover. A story kids love, and parents enjoy just as much. Eve is small, but her problems feel huge. She’s worried about the wolves who won’t leave her alone. Luckily, her mother is there. She shares three thrilling stories from the history of life on Earth—where even the smallest can outsmart the mighty. Take our very own planet. It’s not the largest like Jupiter, not the brightest like Venus, and not the most beautiful like Saturn. Yet it is the only one with life, a life that began with a tiny, determined cell. Over time, it grew into something more, starting with the first spark of existence and leading to a clever ancient squirrel that outlived the mighty dinosaurs. So what if Little Eve is stronger than she ever imagined?
Read
More
Planetarium
Astronomy Tour: Arizona
Reserve Your Tickets Now.
Join us on a captivating, presenter-led planetarium journey through the dark skies of Arizona—one of the best places on Earth for stargazing. This immersive show explores Arizona’s rich astronomy heritage, breathtaking celestial sights, and groundbreaking space science that make the state a true stargazer’s paradise. Perfect for all ages, this live tour blends science, history, and stunning night skies.
Read
More
Planetarium
Orbital
Reserve Your Tickets Now.
Voyage beyond the planet and experience our home through the eyes of Astronauts. Orbital is an epic animated journey from the Big Bang to the flourishing of life on Earth, to low Earth orbit. A new film by Guy Reid and Planetary Collective, Orbital transports you through an abstract landscape of light, inspired by bioluminescent earthly beings and atmospheric aurorae. Guided by the astronauts of Constellation Coalition who have looked back and experienced the awe of our place in the universe, you will feel your own “Overview Effect” as you meditate on our planet in Shared Reality.
Read
More
Planetarium
Worlds Beyond Earth
Reserve Your Tickets Now.
Narrated by Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong’o, Worlds Beyond Earth tells the story of the surprisingly dynamic worlds that orbit our Sun. Based on authentic scientific data from groundbreaking space missions, Worlds Beyond Earth takes viewers on an exhilarating adventure through our cosmic neighborhood. Immersive visualizations showcase the solar system with unprecedented accuracy, including a landing on the cratered surface of our own Moon, a dramatic flight through the swirling rings of Saturn, and soaring encounters with distant worlds of active volcanoes and buried oceans. Featuring breathtaking visuals and cutting-edge science, Worlds Beyond Earth is a dazzling celebration of the Age of Exploration and the unique conditions that make life on Earth possible.
Read
More
Planetarium
Cosmic Treasure Chest: Unveiling the Universe with Rubin Observatory
Reserve Your Tickets Now.
Runtime: 25 minutes
Step into a new era of sky-watching in the Dorrance DOME as the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory unveils its first images and discoveries—from sweeping nebula mosaics and galaxy swarms to thousands of newly found asteroids captured in just hours. Join us on this live, presenter-led journey as we decode how Rubin’s 3,200-megapixel camera will create the highest resolution timelapse of the Universe ever produced, transforming how we find supernovae, near-Earth asteroids, and clues about the very fabric of existence.
Read
More
Planetarium
Moonbase: The Next Step
Reserve Your Tickets Now.
Runtime: 26 minutes
Moonbase: The Next Step
is the story of human endeavor, pushing scientific and technological advances to the limit. Traveling 250,000 miles and surviving the hostile and alien conditions of reduced gravity, extreme temperatures and toxic lunar dust, we explain the science and technology of the Artemis missions. Follow our story filled with awe, danger, trepidation and share the wonder of the lunar environment. Prepare for a hostile and breath-taking lunar experience.
Read
More
Films
Secrets of the Sea
Prepare to meet some of the ocean’s strangest and most spectacular creatures in the new film
Secrets
of the Sea, narrated by Joelle Carter, for IMAX® and giant screen theaters! From adorable pygmy seahorses and opalescent squid, to manta rays, tiger sharks, a coconut octopus, and much more,
Secrets
of the Sea takes you face-to-face with an astonishing array of marine critters, showing the fascinating ways they interact with each other and their environment. Filmed in the Philippines, Mexico, Tahiti, Indonesia, Palau, Hawaii, California and other locations, and featuring more than 70 different marine species,
Secrets
of the Sea reveals the many wonders and mysteries of our ocean world and demonstrates the critical importance of marine biodiversity to keeping our oceans healthy. See it on the world’s largest screens!
Read
More
Films
Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation
Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation
is a tale of science, culture, and thrilling adventure. Earth is a planet born offire. For billions of years, volcanoes have helped create the world we know. From the continents to the air webreathe and even life itself, all have their origins in fire. These processes have created extraordinary ecosystemsand wildlife habitats. With over 500 active volcanoes, the Earth is bursting at the seams with these forces of massconstruction. The story of volcanoes is the story of the planet’s creation, and the story of us.With intrepid explorer Carsten Peter, dodge boulders at the edge of an active volcano in Indonesia, descend toa lava lake in Vanuatu and visit the incredible mineral deposit fields in Ethiopia. Travel across the globe to seethe archaeological ghost town of Pompeii and witness the devastating effects of the recent Kilauea eruption inHawaii. Audiences will be on the edge of their seats as they discover molten worlds and exploding craters in this adrenaline-filled, immersive experience that only IMAX®/Giant Screen films can provide.
Read
More
Things To Do
CREATE
CREATE at Arizona Science Center®
Tuesday – Saturday
Evans Family SkyCycle
Open Daily
DORRANCE DOME
Powered by Cosm’s cutting-edge CX System LED technology
Open Daily
Girl Scouts
Learn More
AzSEF
Arizona Science and Engineering Fair
View 2025 Winners
Galaxy Gala
Learn More
Support Arizona Science Center
Donors play a vital role in the Science Center's history of inspiring, educating, and engaging curious minds through science.
With your support, Arizona Science Center will continue to impact more than 800,000 students, teachers, families, and guests onsite, offsite, and online each year.
Donate Now
Map
REMINDER: Arizona Science Center will be closed on April 24 for a Private Event
Buy
Tickets
Visit
Plan Your Visit
Map
Tickets & Admission
Events
Science With A TWIST
Event Spaces & Rentals
Birthday Parties
Experience
Featured Exhibition
All Exhibitions
Dorrance DOME
Daytime Shows
After Hour Shows
Films
CREATE®
After Hours
Learn
Students
Camps
Girls in STEM
AzSEF
Teens
Homeschool Workshops
Educators
Professional Development
Field Trips
Science On Wheels
STEM Kits
Support
Membership
Membership Promotions
Make A Donation
President's Club
Corporate & Foundation Giving
Buy Tickets
Open Tuesday - Sunday
10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Plan Your Day
x
Schedule for
this week.
Ongoing
Evans Family SkyCycle
Level 2
MiniShop
Level 1
Learning Lab
Level 1
11:00 a.m.
Little Eve: Stories of Planet Earth
Dorrance DOME
11:15 a.m.
Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation
Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, Level 1
12:00 p.m.
Worlds Beyond Earth
Dorrance DOME
12:15 p.m.
Secrets of the Sea
Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, Level 1
1:00 p.m.
Astronomy Tour: Arizona
Dorrance DOME
1:15 p.m.
Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation
Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, Level 1
2:00 p.m.
SuperVolcanoes
Dorrance DOME
2:15 p.m.
Secrets of the Sea
Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, Level 1
3:00 p.m.
Orbital
Dorrance DOME
3:15 p.m.
Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation
Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, Level 1
Your journey begins here.
Exhibitions
Members
Films
Planetarium
All Age Events
After Hours
Today at the Science Center
Camps
CAMP INNOVATION
CAMP INNOVATION returns this spring with an immersive experiences, packed with energy and excitement.
Read
More
After Hours
Science with A TWIST
Whether it's a date night or a night out with friends, join us for
Science With a TWIST
! This
21 and older
after-hours experience provides time to explore, play and enjoy entertainment designed specifically for grownups. Sip cocktails, watch live demonstrations, take part in hands-on activities and explore all four levels of the Science Center.
Read
More
All Age Events
Skill Studio Workshops
Ready to make something amazing? At our Skill Studio Workshops, you’ll get hands-on with real tools and creative tech—from woodworking and sewing to laser cutting and 3D printing.
No experience? No problem. All you need is curiosity—everything else is provided.
Read
More
All Age Events
Girl Scouts Events
Whether you're looking for full-day badge workshops, evening twilight adventures, or thrilling overnight sleepovers, our hands-on programs are designed to inspire curiosity and help Girl Scouts earn official badges. Packed with interactive science fun, these events offer the perfect mix of learning, friendship, and memorable experiences.
Read
More
Planetarium
Little Eve: Stories of Planet EarthEmpty heading
Planet Earth is a truly fascinating place. The only known world where life has flourished. But how did it all begin? That’s what Little Eve, the young bear in Krutart Studio’s new film, is about to discover. A story kids love, and parents enjoy just as much. Eve is small, but her problems feel huge. She’s worried about the wolves who won’t leave her alone. Luckily, her mother is there. She shares three thrilling stories from the history of life on Earth—where even the smallest can outsmart the mighty. Take our very own planet. It’s not the largest like Jupiter, not the brightest like Venus, and not the most beautiful like Saturn. Yet it is the only one with life, a life that began with a tiny, determined cell. Over time, it grew into something more, starting with the first spark of existence and leading to a clever ancient squirrel that outlived the mighty dinosaurs. So what if Little Eve is stronger than she ever imagined?
Read
More
Planetarium
Astronomy Tour: Arizona
Reserve Your Tickets Now.
Join us on a captivating, presenter-led planetarium journey through the dark skies of Arizona—one of the best places on Earth for stargazing. This immersive show explores Arizona’s rich astronomy heritage, breathtaking celestial sights, and groundbreaking space science that make the state a true stargazer’s paradise. Perfect for all ages, this live tour blends science, history, and stunning night skies.
Read
More
Planetarium
Orbital
Reserve Your Tickets Now.
Voyage beyond the planet and experience our home through the eyes of Astronauts. Orbital is an epic animated journey from the Big Bang to the flourishing of life on Earth, to low Earth orbit. A new film by Guy Reid and Planetary Collective, Orbital transports you through an abstract landscape of light, inspired by bioluminescent earthly beings and atmospheric aurorae. Guided by the astronauts of Constellation Coalition who have looked back and experienced the awe of our place in the universe, you will feel your own “Overview Effect” as you meditate on our planet in Shared Reality.
Read
More
Planetarium
Worlds Beyond Earth
Reserve Your Tickets Now.
Narrated by Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong’o, Worlds Beyond Earth tells the story of the surprisingly dynamic worlds that orbit our Sun. Based on authentic scientific data from groundbreaking space missions, Worlds Beyond Earth takes viewers on an exhilarating adventure through our cosmic neighborhood. Immersive visualizations showcase the solar system with unprecedented accuracy, including a landing on the cratered surface of our own Moon, a dramatic flight through the swirling rings of Saturn, and soaring encounters with distant worlds of active volcanoes and buried oceans. Featuring breathtaking visuals and cutting-edge science, Worlds Beyond Earth is a dazzling celebration of the Age of Exploration and the unique conditions that make life on Earth possible.
Read
More
Planetarium
Cosmic Treasure Chest: Unveiling the Universe with Rubin Observatory
Reserve Your Tickets Now.
Runtime: 25 minutes
Step into a new era of sky-watching in the Dorrance DOME as the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory unveils its first images and discoveries—from sweeping nebula mosaics and galaxy swarms to thousands of newly found asteroids captured in just hours. Join us on this live, presenter-led journey as we decode how Rubin’s 3,200-megapixel camera will create the highest resolution timelapse of the Universe ever produced, transforming how we find supernovae, near-Earth asteroids, and clues about the very fabric of existence.
Read
More
Planetarium
Moonbase: The Next Step
Reserve Your Tickets Now.
Runtime: 26 minutes
Moonbase: The Next Step
is the story of human endeavor, pushing scientific and technological advances to the limit. Traveling 250,000 miles and surviving the hostile and alien conditions of reduced gravity, extreme temperatures and toxic lunar dust, we explain the science and technology of the Artemis missions. Follow our story filled with awe, danger, trepidation and share the wonder of the lunar environment. Prepare for a hostile and breath-taking lunar experience.
Read
More
Films
Secrets of the Sea
Prepare to meet some of the ocean’s strangest and most spectacular creatures in the new film
Secrets
of the Sea, narrated by Joelle Carter, for IMAX® and giant screen theaters! From adorable pygmy seahorses and opalescent squid, to manta rays, tiger sharks, a coconut octopus, and much more,
Secrets
of the Sea takes you face-to-face with an astonishing array of marine critters, showing the fascinating ways they interact with each other and their environment. Filmed in the Philippines, Mexico, Tahiti, Indonesia, Palau, Hawaii, California and other locations, and featuring more than 70 different marine species,
Secrets
of the Sea reveals the many wonders and mysteries of our ocean world and demonstrates the critical importance of marine biodiversity to keeping our oceans healthy. See it on the world’s largest screens!
Read
More
Films
Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation
Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation
is a tale of science, culture, and thrilling adventure. Earth is a planet born offire. For billions of years, volcanoes have helped create the world we know. From the continents to the air webreathe and even life itself, all have their origins in fire. These processes have created extraordinary ecosystemsand wildlife habitats. With over 500 active volcanoes, the Earth is bursting at the seams with these forces of massconstruction. The story of volcanoes is the story of the planet’s creation, and the story of us.With intrepid explorer Carsten Peter, dodge boulders at the edge of an active volcano in Indonesia, descend toa lava lake in Vanuatu and visit the incredible mineral deposit fields in Ethiopia. Travel across the globe to seethe archaeological ghost town of Pompeii and witness the devastating effects of the recent Kilauea eruption inHawaii. Audiences will be on the edge of their seats as they discover molten worlds and exploding craters in this adrenaline-filled, immersive experience that only IMAX®/Giant Screen films can provide.
Read
More
Things To Do
CREATE
CREATE at Arizona Science Center®
Tuesday – Saturday
Evans Family SkyCycle
Open Daily
DORRANCE DOME
Powered by Cosm’s cutting-edge CX System LED technology
Open Daily
Girl Scouts
Learn More
AzSEF
Arizona Science and Engineering Fair
View 2025 Winners
Galaxy Gala
Learn More
Support Arizona Science Center
Donors play a vital role in the Science Center's history of inspiring, educating, and engaging curious minds through science.
With your support, Arizona Science Center will continue to impact more than 800,000 students, teachers, families, and guests onsite, offsite, and online each year.
Donate Now
Map