Discover the world of science and imagination at Arizona Science Center today! Our events and attractions, including the Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater and The W.O.N.D.E.R. Center, give audiences and Guests the chance to embark in hands-on learning and create a memorable experience that will last a lifetime.
Upcoming Events and Showtimes
Dorrance DOME Advance Ticket Sale
Opening October 18
Be among the first to experience the Dorrance DOME. During the pre-opening ticket sale, guests can purchase tickets for shows running from October 18 to November 30, 2025. Each day will feature seven showtimes, including five unique shows showcasing the capabilities of the 8K digital dome.
To learn more about the shows, click here.
Girls in STEM
The Art of Innovation
September 13, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Celebrate creativity, curiosity, and hands-on exploration at The Art of Innovation. Participants will dive into art-meets-science experiments to unlock the innovative power of imagination. Whether you're a budding artist, a future scientist, or simply an inquisitive explorer, our September Girls in STEM Event is a place to play, discover, and create in unexpected ways.
Lunch will be provided.
SEMIquest From Classroom to Cleanroom: Educator Professional Development Day
Presented by SEMI Foundation and Arizona Science Center
October 8 | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CREATE @ Arizona Science Center (105 N. 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004) | FREE (Registration Required)
Explore How Today’s Classrooms Can Shape Tomorrow’s Tech Workforce! Arizona is becoming a national hub for the booming semiconductor industry, and YOU can help students tap into this high-demand career field. Join us for a FREE, hands-on professional development workshop where you’ll gain tools, skills, and real-world context to make STEM and computer science more exciting and relevant than ever.
Science With a TWIST
Hot Ghoul Halloween
October 24 | 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Come for the science, stay for the scares. Prepare to be amazed (and maybe a little alarmed) as we crank up the fright—and the fun—for a spine-tingling evening of adults-only science, monsters, and mayhem. This one's for the grown ghouls!
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
October 24 | 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Let’s do the Time Warp again—on a 5-story giant screen! Join us for a wild, unforgettable screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Costumes and callbacks encouraged!
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Secrets of the Sea
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11:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m.
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Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, Level 1
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Prepare to meet some of the ocean’s strangest and most spectacular creatures in the new film Secrets of the Sea, narrated by Joelle Carter, for IMAX® and giant screen theaters! From adorable pygmy seahorses and opalescent squid, to manta rays, tiger sharks, a coconut octopus, and much more, Secrets of the Sea takes you face-to-face with an astonishing array of marine critters, showing the fascinating ways they interact with each other and their environment. Filmed in the Philippines, Mexico, Tahiti, Indonesia, Palau, Hawaii, California and other locations, and featuring more than 70 different marine species, Secrets of the Sea reveals the many wonders and mysteries of our ocean world and demonstrates the critical importance of marine biodiversity to keeping our oceans healthy. See it on the world’s largest screens!
Superhuman Body
12:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m.
Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, Level 1
Explore the inner workings of the human body and discover the latest scientific breakthroughs and medical innovations that are allowing us to live longer, healthier lives. You‘ll be amazed what your superhuman body can do!
Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels is a MacGillivray Freeman film presented by Edwards Lifesciences and Griffin Catalyst.
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Orbital
Reserve Tickets Now | Opening October 18
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Dorrance DOME
Voyage beyond the planet and experience our home through the eyes of Astronauts. Orbital is an epic animated journey from the Big Bang to the flourishing of life on Earth, to low Earth orbit. A new film by Guy Reid and Planetary Collective, Orbital transports you through an abstract landscape of light, inspired by bioluminescent earthly beings and atmospheric aurorae. Guided by the astronauts of Constellation Coalition who have looked back and experienced the awe of our place in the universe, you will feel your own “Overview Effect” as you meditate on our planet in Shared Reality.
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Black Hole: First Picture
Reserve Tickets Now | Opening October 18
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Dorrance DOME
Following a journey of human perseverance, ingenuity, and imagination, full-dome film Black Hole First Picture encapsulates a historic milestone in science visualization and discovery – witnessing a phenomenon widely believed to be invisible: a black hole. Planetarium audiences around the world are taken on a quest that examines worldwide radio sites that comprise the Event Horizon Telescope (a global network of synchronized radio observatories that work in unison to capture images of black holes), peers into the core of the Messier 87 galaxy, and travels to the heart of the Milky Way to produce the first-ever picture of a black hole.
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Astronomy Tour: Arizona
Reserve Tickets Now | Opening October 18
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Dorrance DOME
Join us on a captivating, presenter-led planetarium journey through the dark skies of Arizona—one of the best places on Earth for stargazing. This immersive show explores Arizona’s rich astronomy heritage, breathtaking celestial sights, and groundbreaking space science that make the state a true stargazer’s paradise. Perfect for all ages, this live tour blends science, history, and stunning night skies.
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Inside Pop Art
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Reserve Tickets Now | Opening October 18
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Dorrance DOME
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Dive headfirst into the vibrant world of INSIDE POP ART, where a radiant spectrum of pop art bursts to life in a whirlwind of color and creativity. This immersive, technicolor trip through time will change how you view modern culture as you witness the evolution of pop art, from its surprising origins in the UK to the iconic works of Haring and Lichtenstein. Featuring a soundtrack that grooves with the revolutionary beat of the era, this dazzling film envelops you in an animated journey that takes you from 1950s Britain to the wild art scene of 1960s New York. Through the works of renowned artists, INSIDE POP ART illustrates how this creative movement transcended gallery walls to influence our clothing choices, brands, and even the selfies we share on social media.
Dazzling Demonstrations
Daniel Cracchiolo Theater, Level 1
Join Arizona Science Center for live, daily demonstrations that inspire, educate and engage curious minds! Each 15-minute show is available every hour starting at 10:20 a.m. and is included with your Arizona Science Center Membership or general admission
Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Arizona Science Center's Dazzling Demonstrations are generously supported by DMB Associates.
Member-Only Weekend Hours
As a thank you to our beloved Members, The Center will open at 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays exclusively for Members. General admission begins at 10:30 a.m.
Not a Member? Become an Arizona Science Center Member today!
Seasonal
Explore seasonal wonders at Arizona Science Center! Enjoy holiday-themed exhibits, special events, and interactive activities that delight and inspire visitors of all ages. Join us for unforgettable experiences this season!
Open Select Mondays
Presidents Day | February 17
Arizona Science Center is open on select Mondays, including Presidents' Day! Bring the whole family and explore over 300 hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, and immersive experiences that spark curiosity and imagination.
Memorial Day | May 26
Arizona Science Center is open on select Mondays, including Memorial Day! Located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona Science Center features more than 300 hands-on exhibits, a five-story giant-screen theater, live demonstrations, traveling exhibitions, and exciting science programs.
602 Day | June 2
On Monday, June 2, Phoenix will commemorate "602 Day” — a celebration of the city and its longest-standing area code. Enjoy $6.02 general admission which includes 300 hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, and immersive experiences that spark curiosity and imagination.
Labor Day | September 1
If you’re searching for fun things to do in Phoenix this Labor Day, look no further than Arizona Science Center. With four levels of permanent and traveling exhibitions, Guests of all ages never tire of exploring our 140,000 square feet of air-conditioned amazement
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