Arizona Science Center, Phoenix

Name: Arizona Science Center
Address: 600 E Washington St, Phoenix, 85004, United States
Telephone: +1 602-716-2000

#24 among attractions in Phoenix

Museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The Arizona Science Center, at 600 East Washington Street in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, is a science museum located in Heritage and Science Park. It was founded in 1984 as the Arizona Museum of Science & Technology in a downtown storefront, Its current building, designed by Antoine Predock, was completed in 1997. Along with daily demonstrations throughout the Center, the Center provides shows in the Dorrance Planetarium and in a five-story, giant screen IMAX Theater. ()

Coordinates: 33°26'55"N, 112°4'1"W

Address

600 E Washington StCentral City (Downtown Phoenix)Phoenix 85004 United States

Contact

+1 602-716-2000

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Day trips

Arizona Science Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chase Field, Footprint Center, Arizona Federal Theatre, St. Mary's Basilica.

~1200 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Chase Field, Phoenix
6 min walk • Chase Field, nestled in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, stands as an iconic structure for sports enthusiasts and tourists alike. This impressive stadium, known for its retractable roof and air conditioning system, provides a comfortable viewing experience regardless of...
~1590 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Footprint Center, Phoenix
8 min walk • Footprint Center is a multi-purpose arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Built in the regional population epicenter of the southwestern United States, the arena opened on June 6, 1992 at a construction cost of $89 million.
0.7 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Arizona Federal Theatre, Phoenix
20 min walk • The Arizona Federal Theatre is a multi-use theatre in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona. The venue seats 5,000 people.
~980 ftNW
Church, Spanish colonial revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Mary's Basilica, Phoenix
5 min walk • St. Mary's Basilica – officially The Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary – is a church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix located at 231 North 3rd Street at the corner of East Monroe Street in downtown Phoenix, Arizona.
~630 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Rosson House, Phoenix
4 min walk • Rosson House, at 113 North 6th Street at the corner of Monroe Street in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona, is a historic house museum in Heritage Square. It was built between 1894 and 1895 in the Stick-Eastlake Queen Anne Style of Victorian architecture and was designed by San Francisco architect A. P. Petit, his final design before his death.
0.6 miW
Theater, Historical place, Concerts and shows
Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix
15 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre is a 1364-seat theatre in downtown Phoenix. This venue was originally used for vaudeville acts as part of the nationwide Orpheum Circuit.
~730 ftSW
Civic center, Convention center
Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix
4 min walk • The Phoenix Convention Center is an events venue in downtown Phoenix, Arizona located along East Monroe, East Washington, East Jefferson, North Second, North Third, and North Fifth Streets.
0.6 miNW
Park
Civic Space Park, Phoenix
15 min walk • Civic Space Park is an urban park in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona which first opened to the public in April 2009. It is located directly across Central Avenue from the main part of the ASU Downtown Campus. It is also located north of the Central Station METRO Light Rail and bus transfer stations.
0.6 miW
City hall
Phoenix City Hall, Phoenix
15 min walk • Phoenix City Hall is the center of government for the city of Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Located in Downtown Phoenix, the 20-floor, 368-foot building was designed by architectural firm Langdon Wilson.
0.5 miW
Museum
Wells Fargo Museum, Phoenix
13 min walk • The Wells Fargo Museum in Phoenix is one of eleven museums throughout the United States of the Wells Fargo Bank. The other museums are located in Alaska, Charlotte, Des Moines, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego and San Francisco.
0.5 miW
Museum, History museum, Art gallery
Wells Fargo History Museum, Phoenix
14 min walk • The Wells Fargo History Museum is a museum operated by Wells Fargo in its Corporate Headquarters in San Francisco, California that feature exhibits about the company's history.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Arizona Science Center open?

Arizona Science Center is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Arizona Science Center?

Nearby attractions include Rosson House, Phoenix (4 min walk), Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix (4 min walk), St. Mary's Basilica, Phoenix (5 min walk), Chase Field, Phoenix (6 min walk).

How to get to Arizona Science Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arizona Science Center:

Bus

10269 • Lines: 1 Wb (4 min walk)
10217 • Lines: 1 Eb (5 min walk)