Pacific Science Center
4.5 (7,697)museum
4.5 (7,697)An independent science museum featuring interactive exhibits, a tropical butterfly house, and immersive shows near the Space Needle.
Description
Located near the Space Needle in Seattle, this non-profit museum invites visitors to explore interactive exhibits, an IMAX theater, a laser dome, and a planetarium alongside regular adult-only after-hours programming. Inside the tropical butterfly house, around 700 butterflies fly freely around the space, encouraged to land on visitors holding small flowers distributed before entry. The venue also features live science shows and accommodates family itineraries.
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