Mix A Little Danger With Your Summer Science

Why not spice up your summer with a little danger? Danger and science? We have both at Pacific Science Center! First, take a leisurely bicycle ride, then get a lesson on the science of blowing things up!

High Rail Bicycle

High Rail Bicycle
Our High Rail Bicycle is now in operation on the upper courtyard (weather permitting). It seems simple enough: peddle the bike around in a circle. thing is, the circle is 15 feet above the chilly waters and rocks of our pools below. Not only that, the circle is a rail one inch thick! There is plenty of science involved with the bicycle. It involves a lever and fulcrum and some basic physics. This exhibit has been in operation for many years and so far nobody has ever fallen. So far.

Launch Into Summer With Danger Science!
Danger Science!
Feel the power of explosions, rockets and propulsion! The basics of rocket science are introduced in this not-to-be-missed open-air demonstration offered annually on our bandstand above the ponds. (Warning: spectacular effects may leave some onlookers drenched with inspiration.) Danger Science Blasts off at 11:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday July 4 through the end of August, weather permitting. If weather does not permit, join us for a classic Pacific Science Center demonstration on the Building One Demonstration Stage. Also note, Danger Science will not perform the weekend of July 25-27 due to →Festival of the Fountains.

Science Demonstrations
In Building 1: Catch a live science demonstration offered daily. Check the signs throughout the buildings for our daily programs. Free with exhibit admission. Daily at 11:45 am and 1:30 pm

In the Willard Smith Planetarium in Building 2: Join us under the stars. Free with exhibit admission. First-come, first-seated. Sorry, no late seating. Children under 4 years only admitted to Peek into the Planetarium.
  • PEEK INTO THE PLANETARIUM: Daily at 10:45 a.m. - A pre-schooler-friendly open house: come with your questions!
  • THE SKY TONIGHT: Daily at 3:00 p.m. - Visit tonight's sky and learn to find your way around it.
  • THE SKY TONIGHT WITH FEATURE FOCUS: Daily at 4:00 p.m. - Visit tonight's sky and learn more on an exciting astronomy topic.