Arizona Science Center : info and guided tour

Introduction to Arizona Science Center

Located in the heart of Phoenix, at 600 E Washington St, the Arizona Science Center is a science museum dedicated to discovery, learning, and curiosity. Situated downtown, it is one of the city’s best-known cultural venues for families, school groups, and visitors interested in science.

The center was designed as an interactive space rather than a traditional museum: visitors can explore physics, biology, space, and technology through hands-on experiences and demonstrations. Its modern architecture, with spacious interior volumes, supports this educational and immersive purpose, designed to host a variety of exhibitions and audiences of all ages.

The site is also appreciated for its planetarium, which offers an immersive way to explore astronomy, as well as for its large-format cinema. These facilities, together with galleries dedicated to children, make Arizona Science Center an iconic address in downtown Phoenix, at the crossroads of museum, entertainment, and education.

Discover Phoenix with a private guide

A private guide can help you better understand the different rooms and exhibits of the Arizona Science Center, providing context on its exhibitions, how it works, and its place in Phoenix. This approach also makes it easier to connect the scientific themes presented in the museum with the cultural history of downtown.