HQ Function

Serves as the primary public-facing science museum, educational facility, and administrative hub for all of Pacific Science Center's operations, outreach programs, and exhibit development.

Notable Features:

Iconic white arches designed by Minoru Yamasaki for the 1962 World's Fair, two Boeing IMAX® Theaters, a state-of-the-art Planetarium, a tropical Butterfly House, and the Laser Dome.

Work Culture:

A collaborative and mission-driven environment focused on science education, public engagement, and fostering curiosity. Staff are passionate about science and creating inclusive, interactive learning experiences for diverse audiences.

HQ Significance:

A major cultural and educational landmark in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. It plays a crucial role in regional STEM education and community engagement.

Values Reflected in HQ: Curiosity, lifelong learning, innovation, inclusivity, community engagement, and the vital role of science in understanding and improving the world.

Location:

While Pacific Science Center's physical operations are anchored in Seattle, its global presence is extended through digital educational resources, virtual programs, and online content accessible worldwide. It participates in international science education networks, collaborates with science institutions globally on best practices and exhibit exchanges, and its innovative educational models may influence science centers internationally. Its commitment to science literacy contributes to a global understanding of scientific concepts.

Street Address:

200 2nd Ave N

City:

Seattle

State/Province:

WA

Country:

USA