Pacific Science Center, Seattle

Ignite your curiosity at Pacific Science Center. Discover ground-breaking virtual reality technology, experience new species in the Tropical Butterfly House, celebrate the latest in scientific research, travel out of this world during a planetarium show and more. New discoveries for all ages, every day.

• Permanent Mainstay: View educational and interactive demonstrations of atmospheric processes at Science On a Sphere, a six-foot sphere that shows projections and satellite imagery from NASA.
• Expert Knowledge: Explore cutting-edge research from leading local organizations and chat with scientists themselves.
• Don't Miss: The Tropical Butterfly House boasts 4,000 square feet of free-flying butterflies and colorful flowers in a warm and sunny environment year round.
• Hands-On Experiments: In Tinker Tank, kids can launch rockets, experiment with hydraulics, experience the power of earthquakes and much more in this innovative, design workspace.
• Pro Tip: The Willard Smith Planetarium is free for all visitors, but you still need to pick up a ticket before entering.