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September 2024 by Chelsea Crowe
hasn’t been updated since like 2010 and they’re always trying to push you to spend more money on more lackluster and boring exhibits.
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September 2024 by Joel Noel
Tons to do and see.
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September 2024 by The (Main Email)
Loved this place when I was a kid, but I heard it downgraded over the years which is sad to hear.
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September 2024 by Teri Nickle
I used to volunteer here before COVID. Now? A bunch of the machines are turned off. Many of the lights don't work. There's a whole booth that's just dark. A bunch of the hand sanitizer dispensers weren't working and my partner got sick.
You guys need to invest in more interactive stuff, and maintaining what you already have. This place used to be popping a few years ago
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August 2024 by Anthony Liu
My son loves science, and it felt like he was in a happy place at the Arizona Science Center. I really appreciated the IMAX theatre, the installations (yes, the giant sneeze exhibit was pretty scary and cool), and the mini basketball hoop (er... the study on trajectory, force, and gravity). The only bad thing was that we didn't budget enough time there.
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August 2024 by Quesha Cooper
Top 5 in the country Mr.Layorski was Impressed he's flying back from Atlanta to donate a small base of our active DNA for demo usage only and base format the keep new serums active with etrons
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August 2024 by Jonathan Sukoneck
Forgot how great this place is... I also remember a lot of the installations, which are cool, but have been around a while (like 10+ years). We attended the "IMax" style movie that was great. Although much like a few aged installations, I think it's time for a projector upgrade. The movie itself seemed dark. Otherwise the inside temperature was nice and cool. The ocean exploration exhibit was great, with staff that were really helpful and willing to engage in meaningful conversations that were appreciated. We were disappointed that the planetarium was closed for renovations, but look forward to the grand reopening!
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August 2024 by Troy Sommers
We came at 10:30 and left a lot after 1:30. My 6 yr old probably could have stayed another hour but the 9 & 12 were ready to go. We caught the Blue Whale movie which was 45 minutes. I would have done the space one but kids were hungry so if you plan correctly and have lunch, you prob could make another hour or more here. The floors space it out well.
This place is even better if you use a reciprocal membership which we did from CoSI in Ohio. The movies being included in the entrance is great. Park in the Heritage Garage and we got our ticket validated to make it $5 parking which is a good deal.
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August 2024 by Michael “Maranara” Maragliano
Are you looking to beat the heat and not have to spend an arm and a leg? The ASC delivers. Love the design and architecture and all the knowledge and interactivity. Active military gets in for free! It was VERY cold outside. I would like to trade AC units.
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July 2024 by Katie Castaldi
You need all day! We had a great time with our 4 kids aged 16, 14, 12, and 10. This place is only open for 6.5 hours each day, but you could easily do 2 days if you do the shows and demonstrations. We learned a lot! Go see the shows! We saw both the one about whales and the one about space, and we all really enjoyed both.
The people at check-in didn't really seem to know what they were doing. It was our first time there, and they just sent us on our way without telling us about what to expect, giving us a map, or when & what the shows were, etc.
Also, we were on the 3rd floor doing the weather experience (happens every 15 min maybe? And it's maybe 5 min long.) We were halfway through the experience when the security guard told us we needed to leave because they were closing. This was at 3:52. We chose to ignore him to finish the last 2 minutes then made our way downstairs and we're out before 4.
Bottom line: GO! You'll have a great time!
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July 2024 by Michele Weber
So disappointing. I took my kids here over a decade ago and remember this place being so much fun. Now my grandson is old enough to enjoy it so I took him and it was honestly pretty lame. Over a dozen exhibits weren’t working, the exhibits that did work didn’t capture his attention for more than a minute and it was more aimed at adults who love science than it was towards young kids. It just wasn’t fun for him and unfortunately we won’t be back and I would not recommend.
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June 2024 by Chip Everett
We have been loyal members here for YEARS. Our child participated in the summer camp recently and it was a shockingly disappointing and memorable experience; for all the wrong reasons. There are so many better, more enjoyable, and educational experiences in this great city; Phoenix Theater Company, the Zoo, and the Humane Society, to name a few, that I'd be totally remiss not to let people know, AVOID THE SUMMER CAMP HERE. It's not worth it, at all, and your kid will be scarred with terrible memories of a place you once loved. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND DISAPPOINTMENT. IT'S BRUTAL and there's no one that cares to fix it.
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June 2024 by Cari Medina
Great experience seeing Mesmerica
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June 2024 by Di Maiden
Beautiful modern building with outdated boring exhibits. A lot of nothing. Confusing, found ourselves going from place to place and asking ourselves what is this? To..is this it? It’s that all?
Not many activities. Not worth the full price at all. It has been a very disappointing experience. Wouldn’t recommend and We don’t think will be coming back again.The only thing worth mentioning was the theater showcasing the blue whales documentary.
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June 2024 by Hannah Conner
This is an interesting building which unfortunately makes for a confusing layout. Many of their exhibits are photo and video based, rather than interactive. And of the interactive exhibits, many are out of order. For example, the bubble area has broken bubble wands and the wash sinks have "wash your hands!" signs, but the sinks don't work at all. In my opinion having broken interactive exhibits is inexcusable with a $30 entrance fee. Very disappointing, and not worth the entrance fee.
