Cost:
Members: FREE
Non-Members: $17 for adult, $15 for child/senior*
School Group Rate: $8* (call 602-716-2028 to schedule a school group trip)
*(Pricing includes general admission.)
About Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear:
Located in the Sybil B. Harrington Galleries
Why do our hearts race, our knees shake and our bodies sweat when we are scared? Arizona Science Center’s newest featured exhibition, Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear, explores the science behind this universal emotion through fun, family-friendly interactive challenges, and neurobiological and emotional responses.
Don't Miss!
Fear Challenge Course -Visitors face four common fears in a safe environment: fear of animals, fear of electric shock, fear of loud noises and fear of falling.
Fear lab - This section explores the brain’s structures and pathways that drive the fear response. Visitors will meet Mr. Goose Bumps, a larger-than-life figure that illustrates, through animation, how the brain and body work together in response to danger.
Fear in the Wild - A put-yourself-in-the-picture immersive video game allows guests to explore common responses to danger, including freeze, flight and fight. Visitors will discover how fear helps all animals, including humans, stay alive.
Fear and Society - Some fears spread beyond the individual and become stronger as many people become afraid. A short film and exhibit displays how our collective fears are represented and transmitted through media and pop culture.
Coping With Fear - While a certain amount of fear is normal, some anxieties can get out of control. Visitors can find out what fears are common at different stages in life and learn about ways to help children move past their fears. They can also watch interviews with patients suffering from anxiety disorders to understand what happens when the fear system goes awry.
