Pacific Science Center

This center was originally built in 1962 for the Seattle World’s Fair, and was named the US Science Pavilion. It is thought to have been intended as a response to the Soviet Union’s launch of the famous Sputnik spacecraft. It reopened after the fair as the Pacific Science Center and is truly a work of art. The interactive exhibits help bring science to life and really do make it fun thus contradicting the common notion hat it’s difficult and boring. One of the best aspects of the center, is that visitors can actually get involved, rather than just watching. An example of this is at the Water Works exhibition where you can use a water cannon to activate whirligigs and attempt to move a 2-ton ball suspended on water. Nearby, kids are able to keep an eye on thigs while riding the high-rail bike. Another fascinating exhibition is the Body Works. Here you can check your stress and mental concentration levels along with your strength of grip. Strangely, you can also see how your face would appear with two left sides. For sport lovers, wonder world awaits. Tech Zone has Virtual Basketball. By putting on a special glove, you are transported to a computer screen where you can compete with an on-screen opponent. The principles are explored in the Science Playground, while kids can blow giant bubbles and climb a rocket in a designated area for children.