We’ve got school celebrations and parties down to a science!
Want your homecoming, prom or graduation night to be an event for the ages? Then let Arizona Science Center bring the chemistry for a one-of-a-kind experience your guests will never forget! After all, what other venue lets guests explore the workings of their own brain, get a feel for what it’s like to be in a hurricane, and play with a Paper Airplane Launcher—all between dinner and dancing?
Located in downtown Phoenix within Heritage & Science Park, Arizona Science Center is easy to get to and our celebration 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!
Event Details and Spaces
Arizona Science Center is 140,000 square feet spanning four levels. We have venues that are ideal for intimate gatherings of 50 or all-out bashes of 5,000. Invite your guests to a private area or rent the entire center for your celebration. Take a look at our spaces—available to rent day or night—and imagine the fun you and your friends will have!
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.
CREATE at Arizona Science Center ®
For the thinkers, dreamers and doers, our 6,500-square-foot makerspace is the perfect venue for an activity-filled event with a modern, industrial feel.
Accommodates 150-500 guests, depending on venue concept and set-up.
Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater
Located on Level One but available as a separate rental, the 285-seat Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater is an ideal space to watch a film and entertain your guests.
Celebration 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 exhibits, 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 5th Street and East Monroe Street. We also have a convenient rideshare drop-off/pick-up location near our entrance on 5th Street. Validation, which discounts the amount guests pay, is offered at no additional charge. If you’re looking to pay for your guest parking completely, pre-paid parking passes for Heritage Garage are available for purchase.
Let’s Plan Together
Whether you’re looking for Arizona Science Center to host your wedding, celebration, prom or graduation party, we’re here to make everything run smoothly and go down in your personal history as a memorable success!