Science on Wheels
Science on Wheels travels across Washington bringing engaging STEM programming to grades K–8 with a focus on interactive and hands-on programs that bring the joy of scientific exploration to life and empower learners to see themselves in STEM.
Registration Information
- Registration is open through January for the 2026–2027 school year
- Registration for Spring 2027 school year will open in the summer
Summer 2026 features partial-day experiences and Summer Science Series workshops will not be offered this year.
We offer two program categories: Whole-Day Experiences and Partial-Day Experiences.
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If you have any questions, please email our Program Registration Team or call (206) 443-2925. We’ll be happy to help you find the experience that is best suited to you!
Whole-Day Experiences
Audience: Entire school
Duration: 6–8 hours
Program Components Includes:
- Pop-up exhibit
- Live science show for the entire school
- 40-minute programs for individual classrooms
Participants Served
- 10 workshop: Two educators visit up to 10 classrooms (up to 300 participants per day)
- 15 workshop: Three educators visit up to 15 classrooms (300-450 participants per day)
Price*
- Local 10 workshop: $2,625
- Local 15 workshop: $3,395
- Regional 10 workshop: $3,290
- Regional 15 workshop: $4,075
Local
- Local and Western Washington year round
- Eastern Washington seasonally (September–early November and March–June)
Partial-Day Experiences
Audience: Community groups, libraries, camps, STEM nights, and more
Duration: 1–3 hours
Choose one:
- 45-minute live science show
- Three 45-minute consecutive hands-on workshops
- 3 hours with a pop-up exhibit
Participants Served
- Science Show: Up to 400 participants
- Workshops: 1–3 classrooms or groups with up to 32 participants each
- Exhibit Exploration: Up to 300 participants
Price*: $840
Location: Local only
* Discounts may be available for qualifying low-income groups.
Cancellation & Rescheduling
Preparation of staff and materials for your Science on Wheels program is extensive. If you need to cancel within 4 weeks of your scheduled visit, you will be invoiced for 50% of the program cost. If you cancel within 2 weeks, you will be invoiced for 100% of the program cost. If you need to reschedule your program, there is a 15% cost of the program fee to reschedule.
Offerings Map
| Region | Program Time Availability |
|---|---|
| 1 – Local (Yellow) | Whole-day experiences year-round Partial-day experiences year-round |
| 2 – Western Washington Regional (Purple) | Whole-day experiences year-round Partial-day experiences may be available seasonally Minimum of two program days required. Please book on consecutive dates with a nearby school. Email our registration team to learn what is available in your area. |
| 3 – Mountain and Eastern Regional (Red) | Whole-day experiences seasonally: September-early November and March-June Minimum of two program days required. Please book on consecutive dates with a nearby school. During the winter months, it is unsafe to travel over the mountain passes so we cannot offer programming during that time. |
Contact Us
To learn more about Science on Wheels for your students, please fill out the Science on Wheels Inquiry Form or email Education.
Generous support provided by
Free or reduced cost access is supported by 4Culture. Additional support comes from The Baker Foundation, Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation, Verizon, Bamford Foundation, Hazel Miller Foundation, Hubbard Family Foundation, Northern Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee, Central Welding Supply, an anonymous donor, NASA under award No. NNX16AB86A and more than 1,500 individuals, companies and foundations that donate to Pacific Science Center each year, as well as more than 13,000 member households from every corner of Washington State and around the country. Learn more about ways you can support Science on Wheels and Pacific Science Center.
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