@pacificsciencecenter.org
Science Museum in Seattle WA
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PacSci, short for Pacific Science Center, is a renowned science museum located in Seattle, WA. With a rich history dating back to its inception at the 1962 World's Fair, PacSci has been igniting curiosity for over 60 years. As the nation's first science and technology center, they have continuously strived to expand access to science, serve as a vital resource for educators, and foster discovery and experimentation as a vibrant community laboratory.
As an independent, not-for-profit institution, PacSci serves nearly 1 million people annually in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. You can find its iconic arches at the foot of the Space Needle in the Seattle Center. Moreover, PacSci offers innovative programming and digital resources not just within its museum premises, but also at schools, libraries, and community centers throughout Washington and beyond.
PacSci's mission is to ignite curiosity in every child and fuel a passion for discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking in all individuals. Through their engaging exhibits, warm hospitality, and highly interactive experiences, visitors of all ages and levels of science knowledge find their time with PacSci entertaining, enriching, and memorable. In addition to providing a welcoming environment for visitors, PacSci also prioritizes supporting educators and education.
They focus on delivering high-impact science education, specifically targeting pre K-12 students. PacSci believes in modeling science as a boundless and timeless process of inquiry, discovery, and problem-solving. They inspire people to ask questions, develop hypotheses, conduct experiments, and evaluate evidence in all aspects of their lives.
PacSci serves as both a community laboratory and a living room, where the community comes together to discuss, debate, and collaborate on opportunities and challenges involving science and technology. It is a place to learn about and celebrate scientific and technological achievements while also addressing issues relevant to the city and region. At PacSci, experimentation and innovation take center stage.
They believe that experiments and failure are essential ingredients for progress. Furthermore, they prioritize running a smart and responsible business, investing to sustain and grow their long-term impact. PacSci attracts investment from public and private sources and prides itself on leading in socially and ecologically responsible behavior.
Accessibility is a core value at PacSci. They ensure that their facilities, programs, experiences, and their associated benefits are accessible to people of all backgrounds, regardless of financial, social, physical, or intellectual abilities. The people at PacSci play a pivotal role in their success.
They attract, develop, and retain exceptionally talented individuals who deeply believe in the mission of PacSci. With a collaborative, creative, joyful, and fun culture, PacSci fosters excellence in its staff and ensures that they reflect the community they serve. Immerse yourself in PacSci's architectural marvel, designed by Minoru Yamasaki, which combines scientific precision with spiritual aspiration.
Its fountain court, floating terraces, and iconic arches provide an emotional, inspiring, and poetic experience for all visitors. PacSci's commitment to the community goes beyond its exhibits. They acknowledge the traditional territories of the Duwamish and Coast Salish Peoples and strive for authentic relationships with Indigenous communities.
Additionally, PacSci stands against hate, racism, and injustice and actively promotes inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in everything they do. Plan your visit to PacSci and explore their captivating exhibits, indulge in curiosity and critical thinking, and be part of the electrifying journey of discovery and knowledge
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Nonprofit
Company Size
201-500
Year Founded
1962
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