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Arizona Science Center
Visiting Arizona Science Center

By Betsy Malloy, About.com

  • Hours: Open daily except Thanksgiving and December 25
  • Reservations: Not required
  • Cost: Entrance fee, extra charge for giant-screen films, special exhibits and planetarium
  • Location: Downtown Phoenix Heritage and Science Park, driving directions below
  • How Long: Allow two hours
  • Best Time to Visit: Any time

Arizona Science Center Review

The Arizona Science Center offers giant-screen films and a planetarium, newly updated in 2008. Their permanent exhibits include over 100 hand-on exhibits in five galleries. You can learn more about the human body and mind, music, forces of nature, networks and how a house is built. The Arizona Science Center is popular with visitors and local alike, and it was named best local museum by the Arizona Republic[/link] newspaper.

Before you leave the Arizona Science Center, stop by the Information Desk get your parking validated.

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Getting to the Arizona Science Center

Arizona Science Center
600 East Washington St
Phoenix, AZ
602-716-2000
Arizona Science Center Website
While visiting the Arizona Science Center, you can park in the garages on the southeast corner of 5th and Monroe Streets or the southwest corner of 7th and Washington Streets.
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