Accessibility

Pacific Science Center is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive space for all people. We prioritize inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in order to strengthen our organization and our community. We encourage all members of our community to come together, to celebrate science and each other, and to be curious.

If you have additional questions about accessibility at PacSci, please contact our Guest Services department, call (206) 443-2844 (voice) or email Guest Services.

Additional Information

General Building Accessibility

Pacific Science Center is dedicated to offering accessibility for all our guests and making your visit both comfortable and memorable. We encourage you to approach any staff member with questions – they are easy to spot in Pacific Science Center shirts and badges and eager to help. We also invite you to visit the Information Desk next to the Dinosaurs exhibit in Building 1 for further assistance.

Aides

Aides accompanying a guest with a disability receive complimentary admission to all Pacific Science Center exhibits and events.

Guests with an aide can request the complimentary admission from a Guest Services representative at any of our entrances, or by calling Guest Services at (206) 443‑2844 prior to your visit. We recommend calling ahead so that we can have your tickets waiting for you upon your arrival.

Parking

Pacific Science Center is located adjacent to the Seattle Center campus. There is an accessible drop-off location along 2nd Ave, between Pacific Science Center and the Children’s Theater.

There are multiple disabled parking spaces in the Claypool Memorial Garage. Currently, the elevator is out of service. We do not own or manage the Claypool garage adjacent to Pacific Science Center. Please contact the garage for feedback or concerns.

Restrooms and Drinking Fountains

Restrooms and drinking fountains are located in various locations and are wheelchair accessible.

Changing tables are available in all restrooms.

Sensory lounge

The Sensory Lounge provides a calm space for guests to decompress, regroup, and engage their brain in new ways. The Lounge is located in Building 2.

The space and its offerings will continuously change over time based on guest interactions with future plans for sound mitigation via sound baffling, wall textures, and wall modifications; audio to facilitate meditative states; light effects; accessibility-focused furniture; and interactives that facilitate experiences with different brain-wave states.

Wheelchair Services

Wheelchairs are available at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis at the Information Desk next to the Dinosaurs exhibit in Building 1. Identification is required as a deposit. PacSci staff is also available to assist in retrieving a wheelchair from any location.

Other Services & Amenities

• Service animals are welcome throughout Pacific Science Center.
• Benches are located throughout the interior and exterior of Pacific Science Center.
• Stroller storage is available. Find PacSci staff for storage information.

For more information about accessibility at Pacific Science Center, please call (206) 443-2844 or email Guest Services.

Learning Access

Sensory Resources

PacSci invites all families and individuals desiring sensory-friendly experiences for a monthly free visit. During Exploration for All, PacSci is not open to the public and guests are asked to enter through the North Entrance.

Experience our exhibits outside of the general public hours without heavy crowds, with softened general lighting, and with decreased noise level and visual stimulation. This event happens once a month. Learn more about Exploration for All.

PacSci also offers sensory kits available for check out to use during your visit. Kits include noise cancelling headphones, ear plugs, various fidgets, sand timers, sunglasses, coloring activity books, and more. Visit the Guest Services Info Desk in Building 1 to check out a free kit!

Social Narrative

Our Social Narrative is a resource for guests who may benefit from descriptions and pictures that show what a typical visit and experience to Pacific Science Center may be like.