What We're
All About
Pacific Science Center is a not-for-profit science
foundation serving one million people a year in every
county of Washington state, inspiring a lifelong interest
in science, math and technology by engaging diverse
communities through interactive and innovative exhibits and
programs.
A Brief
History
Pacific Science Center began as the United States Science
Pavilion during the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. Millions
came to explore the wonders of science during the World's
Fair and upon closing ceremonies, the Science Pavilion was
given new life as the private not-for-profit Pacific
Science Center, becoming the first U.S. museum founded as a
science and technology center. On October 22, 2012 Pacific
Science Center will celebrate making science fun for 50
years.
Our Position On
Science
Pacific Science Center is committed to advancing the
public’s understanding of science and contributing to
the development of a scientifically literate society.
Science is a human endeavor that uses observation and
experimentation to develop explanations of the natural
world. Scientific knowledge and theories are grounded in
and compatible with the best evidence of the time, are
internally consistent, and demonstrate effectively the
explanations of a wide variety of phenomena. Science is
based on years of scientific experimentation and
observation of the results which are critically reviewed by
the scientific community. Pacific Science Center uses data
and information based on such rigorous scientific evidence
in its exhibits, demonstrations and science curricula.
