POP: The Science Of Bubbles

Exhibition No Longer at Arizona Science Center

Closed August 18, 2024 | DeBell Water Atrium, Level 1

Get ready to play with bubbles like you never have before—and learn some fascinating stuff along the way.

Your iridescent journey includes hands-on activities like making bubbles with wands of all shapes and sizes, bubble tables and giant bubbles created while you stand inside them.

The whole family will learn the science behind what makes bubbles even possible: Concepts like elasticity, surface tension, evaporation, and geometry all play into an educational experience bursting with fun. Learn More

The Science of Guinness World Records

Exhibition No Longer at Arizona Science Center

May 19, 2023 – January 1, 2024 | Sybil B. Harrington Gallery, Level 3

All around the world, people are pushing themselves to achieve new and amazing things. From the world’s longest mustache (14 feet!) to the most drum beats in 60 seconds (over 2100 beats... or 35 per second!), to the most consecutive pinky pull-ups (36!), the world is full of fascinating people achieving strange and incredible feats.

Now, for the first time ever, we’re looking into the science behind these mesmerizing accomplishments with our new The Science of Guinness World Records exhibition. Learn More.

Life On The Edge

Exhibition No Longer at Arizona Science Center

August 15, 2022 – January 8, 2023 | Freeman Gallery, Level 1

Are we the only life forms in the universe? Explore how scientists search for other signs of life in space at Arizona Science Center’s Life on the Edge!

Going Places

Exhibition No Longer at Arizona Science Center

September 2, 2022 – January 2, 2023 | Sybil B. Harrington Gallery, Level 3

Explore the technology of transport! Ever wanted to land a commercial airliner, load a cargo ship, or pilot a hovercraft? Then come and experience more than 22 hands-on exhibits at Going Places. 

Ocean Bound!

Exhibition No Longer at Arizona Science Center

May 20, 2022 – July 31, 2022 | Freeman Gallery, Level 1

Embark on a journey through our watersheds to see how everyone’s actions on land affect our ocean. Ocean Bound! presents fun environmental science for the whole family. What can YOU do in your watershed to protect our ocean? Find out in Ocean Bound! 

Survival Of The Slowest

Exhibition No Longer at Arizona Science Center

February 5, 2022 – August 7, 2022 | Sybil B. Harrington Gallery, Level 3

Sometimes being slow, small or weak can have its advantages! Survival of the Slowest, looks at the often overlooked species that have used their disadvantages to help them survive—and even thrive—in a world where large, strong and fast animals are often at the top of the food chain.

Attack Of The Bloodsuckers!

Exhibition No Longer at Arizona Science Center

January 21, 2022 – May 8, 2022 | Freeman Gallery, Level 1

Explore the science of what's biting you in this skin-crawling exhibition! Examine the what, why, when and how of mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, leeches and other parasites. Learn why bloodsuckers are important to the ecosystem and how to keep them out of your system with Attack of the Bloodsuckers!

Build It

Exhibition No Longer at Arizona Science Center

June 19, 2021 – January 17, 2022 | Sybil B. Harrington Gallery, Level 3

Walkthrough the giant cardboard castle into a world that’s waiting to be built with nothing but your wild imagination and engineering skills. Practice the principles of innovating, designing, and constructing at the engaging exhibition, Build It. 

The Art & Science Of Arachnids

Exhibition No Longer at Arizona Science Center

May 28, 2021 - January 2, 2022 | Freeman Gallery, Level 1

The Art & Science of Arachnids features 3 themed cubes which hold 100 live arachnids. But the arachnophobes need not worry—you can enter without ever engaging with a live arachnid, but we bet you won’t want to miss them.

Astronaut

Exhibition No Longer at Arizona Science Center

February 6, 2021 - May 31, 2021 | Sybil B. Harrington Gallery, Level 3

Through hands-on and full-body displays, the revealing science exhibition, Astronaut, investigates the reality of what it takes to be a space explorer. 26 exhibits relay the physical and psychological effects of living in microgravity on the human body and the technology used to complete a mission.

Victoria The T. Rex

Exhibition No Longer at Arizona Science Center

November 16, 2019 – January 2, 2021 | Sybil B. Harrington Gallery, Level 3

Victoria the T. rex was officially announced to the scientific community today as the second most complete T. rex skeleton on record. Initially unearthed outside Faith, South Dakota, in 2013, Victoria has undergone years of meticulous research and restoration in order to earn this claim. Learn More.