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THE W.O.N.D.E.R. CENTER

Located on Level 1, The Walton Optimal Neurological Discovery Education and Research Center at Arizona Science Center.

Explore the wonders of your brain and how it sends messages to your entire body!

An exploration of the original supercomputer – the human brain – The W.O.N.D.E.R. Center is one of our permanent galleries. If you've ever wondered about the brain, here's your chance to examine its anatomy, neuroscience, development, and thought.

  • Examine our touchable brain model. It simulates the size, weight and texture of a real brain!
  • Compare different types of animal brains and see a human brain in the Brain Museum.

Additional resources for families and educators provided by the National Institute of Mental Health:


Artist + Researcher Exhibition Year 3 (ARx3) 

October 28 through Spring 2025
Genius Theater, Level 1
Artist + Researcher Exhibition (ARx) is the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) Arts Committee’s largest initiative. The program came to life in 2021 to create a program that could translate the complex life science research happening on the PBC to be attainable to a wider audience. Thus, the concept of creating teams of one artist paired with one life science researcher to collaborate on a work of art was born. For nine months, the ARx3 collaborative teams worked to translate cutting-edge life science research on the PBC campus into various art forms, including sculpture, painting, and digital media.  To learn more, CLICK HERE


Exhibition Guides

Extend your experience with our comprehensive Exhibition Guides. Designed to enrich your visit, our guides include parent guides and activity guides, offering insightful information and engaging activities to deepen your understanding and enjoyment at Arizona Science Center.

 


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Plan Your Visit Today!

The W.O.N.D.E.R. Center is included with admission to the Science Center. Additional tickets are not required for the Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater and featured exhibitions. Children under 3 are always FREE.

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