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Phoenix, Arizona

The Arizona Science Center offers hands-on, eye-opening fun with more than 300 interactive exhibits in five themed galleries, a state-of-the-art planetarium, five-story giant-screen theater, live demonstrations, and traveling exhibitions. Experience the sciences and technologies that flourish in Arizona and affect your everyday life.

Permanent Exhibits:

ALL ABOUT YOU - Both mind and body are the subjects of this gallery devoted to human life. Learn about the physiology of moving, the mechanisms of healing, patterns of learning and remembering, and new biotechnologies.

ARIZONA LIGHT AND COLOR - Learn about light and Arizona's spectacular skies.

FAB LAB - Experiment in open-ended fashion with basic forces: gravity, friction, and magnetism. See demonstrations by visiting experts, who might be your neighbors.

NETWORKS - Information technology ties us all together - try some of the ways.

EXPLORING YOUR MIND - From addiction to speech patterns this exhibit area explores many of the mysteries of the human mind. Do not miss our What is Addiction? exhibits that look at the physical changes in the brain when an addiction is present and the new technology that has made these changes visible. This area includes a tot play area for visitors under 5 years of age.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Wells Fargo's History Museum

Wells Fargo's History Museums located in ,and their curators welcome visitors from around the world. Nine major cities host museums, five of those in California and one in Phoenix, Arizona. Collective displays feature original Concord Coaches, Wells Fargo'

Phoenix, AZ Museums

Deer Valley Rock Art Center

The Hedgpeth Hills petroglyph site, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has over 1500 petroglyphs on nearly 600 boulders in a 47

Phoenix, AZ Archaeology

Heritage Square & Science Park

Historic Heritage Square located inside Heritage & Science Park, is comprised of several beautifully restored turn of the 20th century homes (including the 1895 Rosson House)

Phoenix, AZ Historic Districts

Arizona Capitol Museum

Restored in 1981, the original Arizona State Capitol now is home to a museum and the state archives. Built in 1899, the building housed the territorial government until 1912, when Arizona's first governor was inaugurated. Left empty after state offices moved to larger, adjacent buildings in 1974

Phoenix, AZ Museums

Phoenix Art Museum

PhoenixArt Museum is the Southwest\'s premier destination for world-class visual arts. Popular international exhibitions are shown along side the Museum\'s outstanding collection of more than 18,000

Phoenix, AZ Museums

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