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Explore the life and science of northwest Washington's large and ecologically diverse estuary, Puget Sound. See real tides and currents in action at the 100-square-foot scale model of the sound.
Enjoy year-round sunshine in the Tropical Butterfly House! Temperatures are in the low '80s, humidity is 60 to 70 percent, and full-spectrum lighting keeps the plants and butterflies healthy. Wat
Th exhibition showcases significant buildings and interiors, furniture, glass, metalwork, ceramics, textiles, fine arts, graphics and book arts and photography with over one hundred objects drawn from
Chinese and Japanese arts are full of auspicious symbols expressing the desire for longevity, wealth, harmony in marriage, high position and numerous offspring. In this installation, discover the hidd
This exhibition features works from the Museum's permanent collection that reflect innovative inflections in traditional East Asian genres. See 19th-century Japanese literati paintings and vibran
Be "cause" this exhibit has great "effects," you will learn the fun of cause and effect in no time! Send balls through this busy cityscape using pulleys, pipes, mazes and levers.
'Jimi Hendrix: An Evolution of Sound' will focus on the visitor experience and how Hendrix indelibly affected popular music with his unique talents and innovative sound.
Skipper the Good Ship See Worthy as you head for an adventure round the world. Visit a Tailor Shop in Ghana, travel around the Philippines on a tricycle or enjoy some sushi in Japan.
The 'Neighborhood' brings everyday things to your size -- and lets you try them all! Drive a Metro bus, ring up sales in a grocery store, serve your family at La Cocina Del Cacto.
MindScape explores the arts and humanities through technology, complete with virtual reality, a recording studio and interactive computer activities.
Visitors can discover the true thespian within themselves at the Bijou Theatre, which features two sets, lighting sound effects and costumes for 'The Secret Garden' and 'Raven Steals th
Originally established in 1990, Imagination Studio is a drop-in art studio where artists and visitors work together to create art. The projects, developed by the artists and museum staff relate to bot
Ahoy, infants and toddlers. Join the museum for a trip "under the sea" in Discovery Bay, an area aimed especially for the young visitors. Pull kelp, slide over a ferry boat and investigate f
Strap on your hiking boots to trek up the mountain and learn about Washington's forests. Climb past a waterfall and make your way through a cave full of bats and flowing lava. At the top, slide d
This permanent exhibit gives visitors insight into how our bodies function. There are computer games in the Nutrition Cafe, Calorie Bicycles to explore how much energy one produces, and many other int
Giant robotic insects, interactive exhibits and live animal displays give you a close-up look at the world of insects and other arthropods.
Spin a two-ton granite ball with your bare hands or walk in the giant water wheel in Water Works. Nearby, ride the High Rail Bicycle 15 feet above the ground -- on a rail one inch wide!
See live creatures of all kinds, from the domestic to the exotic. Animal displays feature reptiles, amphibians, and mammals, including a colony of East African naked mole-rats.
Have you ever wondered how 3D movies are made? Or how some artists create incredibly realistic 3D images with only the use of paint and canvas? Pacific Science Center's 'Adventures in 3Dimen
See yourself on TV as the Guest Meteorologist in the K5 First Alert Weather Center. Freeze your shadow on the Shadow Wall. Experiment with water at the stream table. And for the smallest scientist, th