Arizona Science Center

The kids can spend the afternoon pushing buttons, turning knobs, and interacting with all kinds of cool science exhibits at this downtown complex. (I say afternoon advisedly; mornings tend to be filled with kids on field trips.) In the end, they might even learn something in spite of all the fun they have. The science center includes a planetarium and a big-screen theater, and generally has a special exhibition or two going on, all of which carry additional charges.

Details

• Address: 600 E. Washington St.
• Neighborhood: Around Town
• Phone: [phone]
• Website: https://www.azscience.org
• Hours: Daily 10am–5pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
• Prices: $18 adults, $13 seniors and ages 3–17; free for kids 2 and under. Day pass (includes museum, planetarium, film, and special exhibits): $43 adults, $35 ages 3–17; free for kids 2 and under.
• Transportation: Bus: 0 or DASH downtown shuttle. METRO: 3rd St./Washington and 3rd St./Jefferson stations.