Arizona Science Center makes the perfect setting for any occasion, day or night.
Are you on the hunt for a Phoenix venue to host a fundraising event, gala, class reunion, private exhibition showing or some other gathering? Arizona Science Center makes the ideal backdrop for a one-of-a-kind experience your guests won’t soon forget. After all, what other place lets guests explore the workings of their own brain, get a feel for what it’s like to be in the midst of a hurricane and play with a Paper Airplane Launcher?
Centrally located in downtown Phoenix within Heritage & Science Park, the Science Center is easy to get to, and our event coordinators will help you with all the details to ensure your event goes off without a hitch. Trust us—we’ve got event planning down to a science!
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Event Details and Spaces
Arizona Science Center is 140,000 square feet spanning four levels. We have venues ideal for groups as small as 50 and as large as 5,000. Invite your guests to a private area or rent the entire Center for your event. In addition to space, we also offer a variety of A/V support, catering options and beverage packages. Take a look at our available spaces and find the perfect fit for your event.
Level One
This level includes our spacious lobby—perfect for a seated dinner—and access to our interactive galleries. The Daniel Cracchiolo Theater has a built-in stage for a band or DJ, or we’d be happy to entertain your guests with live science demonstrations.
Accommodates 2,000 standing guests or 400-450 seated.
Level Three
This level includes two popular exhibitions—My Digital World and Forces of Nature—as well as access to our featured exhibition and the outdoor SRP Canyon Terrace. Wander through the galleries with a drink in hand and dance under the stars!
Accommodates 300-500 standing guests or 100 seated.
Full Building
Can’t decide on a space to rent? We’ll give you the whole building! Our 140,000-square-foot space includes access to galleries and exhibitions on all four levels and can accommodate up to 5,000 guests.
Accommodates 5,000 standing guests or 500+ seated.
Challenges
Not big on dancing? Keep everyone at your event entertained by choosing one of three hands-in challenges: 3D printing, rockets or scribble bots.
Bling Bar
Give your guests a keepsake of your event with a customized, 3D-printed key fob or laser-engraved wood or acrylic tag.
Private Event FAQs
We hope you will! The best part of hosting your event at Arizona Science Center is the hands-on nature of our venue. We invite you and your guests to interact with our four levels of exhibitions, where you’ll explore the human body, be awed by the forces of nature, get fascinated by physics and much more. We promise it will make a memorable experience for everyone!
Guests are welcome to park in the Heritage and Science Park Garage, which is conveniently located at the southeast corner of North Fifth Street and East Monroe Street. We also have a convenient rideshare drop-off/pick-up location near our entrance on 5th Street.
Let’s Plan Together
Whether you’re looking for Arizona Science Center to host your wedding, fundraising event or class reunion, we’re here to make everything run smoothly—and go down in your personal history as a memorable success!
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