Pacific Science Center began as the United States Science Pavilion during the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair. Millions came to explore the wonders of science during the World’s Fair and upon closing ceremonies, the Science Pavilion was given new life as the private not-for-profit Pacific Science Center, becoming the first U.S. museum founded as a science and technology center.


We invite you to tour this historic landmark campus and explore the exhibit halls, theaters and courtyard, as well as some of the behind-the-scenes spaces necessary to keep an interactive science center working smoothly.


Pacific Science Center’s mission is to ignite curiosity in every child and fuel a passion for discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking in all of us.


Learn more about us at https://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/