I gave a lecture here today on the geology of Mars. Beautiful place and friendly staff. The…read moreauditorium is also large and great for lectures.

Went to see the Odesza Laser show! Its definitely a lot of…read morefun, a family friendly event, and in an area where you can explore much more as well. We walked right in, no line. The staff was very courteous and helpful. When you enter the dome is really cool, you can lay down or sit on chairs. We laid down but by the thirty minute mark your body starts to ache a little. Also the show was not directly overhead rather slightly forward facing (most of the time) so you should think about bringing a pillow! Right when the show started the lasers were pretty sub par, but by the middle they added more lasers from different directions and smoke which really elevated the visuals to the next step. The music started off wayyy too loud, my ears adjusted over time but afterwards it was hard to hear ppl next to me. There's really no need for it to be that loud when we're so close to the speakers and we're not competing with audience cheers. Was a fun hour spent! But I think there is much more room for improvement.

Went to the Ariana Grande show a few weeks ago! There's a live DJ, and she encouraged us to sing,…read morecheer, do whatever and have fun. There's were not a ton of people at my show, most of us were leaned back and relaxed on seats though halfway through the show a few people went to lie on the ground under the dome. Loved the song choices of the DJ, and the accompanying lasers were really fun! And for the price, it's overall a great way to spend an evening!

Incredibly Engaging and Fun for Young Kids!…read more We visited the Pacific Science Center with our four and six-year-old boys, and it was a highly engaging experience that kept their attention--even after a packed day coming straight from the Space Needle, the Chihuly Museum, and an IMAX screening. The museum is massive with a fantastic variety of interactive, hands-on exhibits. A personal favorite of mine was the beautiful Tropical Butterfly House, which was a wonderful treat (and unlike our experience in NYC, it didn't require a separate booking or fee). Our boys absolutely loved the outdoor water play area and spent a significant amount of time building in the special Artemis Adventure LEGO exhibition. They also had a blast in the Maker room creating ink art and clay builds. Because they are quite young, they also thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated many of the core installations in the main exhibit hall. Our only disappointment was that we weren't able to secure a booking for the planetarium during our visit. Overall, this is a high-value and engaging destination for families with children. I highly recommend adding it to your Seattle itinerary if you have the time!

We visited the Pacific Science Center using the Seattle C3 Pass, and it was one of the best…read moreattractions included in the pass. Located right next to the Space Needle, it was an easy and convenient walk over. Our pass included the K-Pop Demon Hunters laser light show, which lasted about 30 minutes. It was entertaining for the kids and surprisingly relaxing for the adults, making it a fun bonus experience. The Science Center itself was packed with engaging, hands-on educational activities for both children and adults. In fact, we were so busy participating in the exhibits that I barely took any photos! We explored topics such as physics, Earth science, optical illusions, how the brain works, AI, STEAM activities, and other interactive sensory experiences. Every exhibit encouraged learning through participation, making it enjoyable for all ages. One of the highlights was the Butterfly Pavilion, where we even had the opportunity to feed the butterflies. It was a memorable experience and a favorite for our family. Overall, the Pacific Science Center offers a wonderful combination of education and entertainment. Whether you're visiting with kids or simply enjoy interactive learning, it's a fantastic place to spend several hours exploring, discovering, and having fun.

Excellent history!…read more Excellent history! The knowledge and friendliness of the staff is something to be proud of. I recommend the self-guided tour to take your time and pace to see everything possible. Some mobility is required to navigate the steps , ladders and door ways.

This is a well preserved Navy Destroyer. Actually served off the coast of Vietnam. Not near where I…read morewas. There is also a small store and the price is reasonable for all the maintenance that must be done.

Beautifica 360 Out…read moreof This World, In the Best Way Some people call this a giant screensaver. Those people are missing the point. If you don't enjoy art, go watch Hollywood slop. The visuals and music are on another level. My wife and I were completely absorbed from start to finish. The message it carries feels relevant right now, and the whole experience gives you a real mental break from the noise of daily life. One practical tip: spring for the VIP seating. The difference in your sightline is worth it. Highly recommend.

This is the coolest experience ever!! Highly recommend! I did the Pink Floyd show solo and LOVED…read moreit! Hardly anyone there, it's very different than the laser shows of the late 80s/early 90s. This is like a 3-D movie experience in a planetarium where you feel like you are traveling in space! It's incredible. The Pink Floyd show was as trippy as you'd expect. Loved it so much I returned to see and experience the Queen show as a date night with hubby. He LOVED this!! The seats are reclined and comfortable, but not quite as reclined as the modern movie theaters. The Queen show was great, but the music wasn't from the Best Of Queen so I only recognized about 3 songs. Hubby loved being exposed to new music he didn't recognize from Queen. I'm excited to return again and see more shows! Lovely campus, the Planetarium is inside their Science area where large plants grow, similar to a solarium. It's gorgeous! Excellent date spot that is private, cozy, and beautiful scenery and cheaper than the movies. Can't wait to go back!

Wonderful place! Learn and grow experience…read more Staff is very nice. Kids and adults liked it as did I. Steve

Imagination activated the moment you step in. There's so much that grabs even an adult's attention…read morewhen you walk into the doors that it is hard to focus on paying admission to get in. We lots of discipline, we got our tickets and entered the incredible children's museum. You walk into a woodland wonderland and it only gets better from there. We are pretty partial to our home museum in Cincinnati and haven't found a better one but this comes very close. Theres so many interactive areas. There is a treehouse down toward the right when you walk in along with a small town. A walk on airplane that allows kids to work with parcels, a train engine you can walk into with model train set behind. A water station as well as stairs to the outdoor portion with an extensive jungle gym, musical instruments, mini golf, and an excavation site with dinosaurs! They had science exhibits for older kids and younger kids alike. A toddler area as well. You could keep any kid toddler to about 10 years of age entertained for hours. Parking isn't free unless you can snag a coveted spot in front but it's not too pricey. Admission is $22 a person. They have last half hour free during summer which is nice. Staff are dressed in purple and nothing but kind and friendly. There is a cafe at the top (well, a "food truck" theme) and tables and benches to eat. Looked like you could pack your own food. Also looked like you could host birthday parties and field trips. All in all, impressive children's museum. We can't wait to come back!

The space itself is small and feels cramped, but the presentation for the 11:00am public show was…read morewonderful! Asher, a student of astronomy and physics at the UW was articulate, knowledgeable and very easy to understand, giving layman's explanations to otherwise scientific verbiage/concepts. He shared stories as we gazed at the night sky. We were given glimpses of UV light, infrared light, radio light and more! It was truly fascinating and easily kept our attention. A variety of ages were represented from as young as four years old and up to seventy (maybe?), with everyone in between. The presentation was scientific, educational, fun and engaging; really, everything you want in such an experience.

Okay, this is gonna sound super nerdy, but I love astronomy! So when I found out Bellevue College…read morehas a planetarium where they host FREE public shows, I immediately signed up for the e-newsletter/announcements, so I could start attending these events. The e-newsletter provides information of upcoming shows, where they ask that you register for tickets through Brown Paper Tickets. And perhaps because the College offers free shows, the tickets sell out quickly. Seriously. You've been warned. In my most recent visit, I took my friend here for a show last night - where they have a different topic each month. We registered for the 7PM show, and it lasted for about 45 minutes. The space is small, so it's best to get there early for the best seats and if you're coming with others. The employee who manages the show is very friendly, and will open the floor to questions after the formal show/video, if you want to see anything on the projection dome. Once my friend and I left, there was already a line formed for the 8PM show 15 minutes before. The planetarium is located in B244. There will be signs throughout the campus, too - which comes in handy since all of the shows occur on a Saturday when no students are around to ask. You can park for free in the student parking garage, which is right across where Building B is. Overall, I LOVE that there are planetarium shows offered so close to me! And the fact that the school offers this for free is five-stars-all-the-way! I highly recommend for anyone interested in astronomy, or simply just wants to see what the stars actually look like on a clear day (something we Seattleites hardly get!).

This place is amazing! Love that it's free. Thought it might be too educational and not enough fun…read morefor some out-of-town visitors with an eight and eleven year-old but they loved it and learned so much. It's small but we spent more time there than intended and coupled with the outdoor features, we didn't end up making it inside museum though we originally planned to do both. They also some neat swag that's useful. My spouse has been using the grease scraper since haha. The people working here are also very nice and welcoming. Recommended little stop!

This free discovery center across from the Children's Museum was a lot of fun, and educational…read more They have a scavenger hunt for the kids to do to help them learn more about water, and they get a prize once they finish it. They have a small free lot for parking which is nice. Staff was very friendly and helpful when the kids needed a hint about one of the questions on the scavenger hunt.

My husband loves bonsai trees and while I think they look nice, I don't really know much about…read morethem. When I saw that we would be in the area of the Pacific Bonsai Museum on our most recent travels, I was super excited to put it on our itinerary. Unfortunately, while I was researching, I noticed that although this is an outdoor museum, they have a " service dogs welcome but no pets" policy. It was disappointed because we travel with our small dog so I decided to take it off our list of stops. When my husband noticed he was visibly saddened and I knew I had to do my best to see if we could make it work. I messaged the museum here on Yelp and explained my situation to them. They responded immediately, and said that although that is their policy, because my dog is small, well behaved, always on a leash and has no behavioral issues, staff would likely not approach me to ask me to leave or show my credentials. I truly appreciate their fast response and understanding. They have amazing customer service here. Our visit to the museum was lovely. Our dog enjoyed the shady walk along the path to get there and sat patiently while we looked around. The museum is not only gorgeous, but laid out by region, so it's almost like walking through the world showcase at EPCOT but better because there were no crowds and the environment was incredibly peaceful. It was so interesting to see all the bonsais displayed and to learn about them. Masterfully designed and curated and incredibly tranquil, it was definitely one of the highlights of our stops in the area. I encourage you to stop by and to donate to this amazing museum if you have the opportunity.

The Bonsai Museum is a hidden gem. We had a few hours to kill before picking up dinner and heading…read moreover to my cousins house. Since she and her family live in Fife, I ordered and scheduled pickup for 2:30 pm in Federal Way. We weren't what to do in the meantime and so I looked up botanical parks. The bonsai Museum and the Rododendron botanical Park came up. We noticed they were across from each other and so we headed over to the parks. It's a nice drive over there as everything is so green and lush. Once we parked, we noticed that we needed to walk a bit to get to the exhibits. Once we got to the exhibits, the Rododendron botanical park was on the left side with $12 entrance fee and on the right side was the bonsai Museum with free entry. On the outside, they do have restrooms available before heading into the bonsai museum We didn't know what to expect, but we were pleasantly surprised with all the bonsai displays they had by the different artists from different countries, and there were a lot. It took us about 30 minutes to get through the entire exhibit. We would've stayed longer to read all the information, but we were running short on time and we still wanted to visit the botanical park across the way. I highly recommend the Pacific Bonsai Museum if you're in the Federal Way area especially because it's free.

The volunteer that met us at the entrance was very knowledgeable and seemed passionate about his…read morejob. Great museum with educational videos, and some hands on for both adults and children.

My wife and I had the best time exploring this museum. We spent over 3 hours looking over and…read morereading the fascinating displays. There's tons to see and learn and knowledgeable docents to add their personal knowledge and life experience. The parking is plentiful and free and admission is free, but why not sign the visitor book and then donate a few bucks to this great place to help keep things going. Very highly recommended!