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Arizona Science Center’s Bold Evolution | Mesa News
From a tiny 10,000-square-foot garage space in downtown Phoenix to a soaring 120,000-square-foot cultural landmark, the Arizona Science Center’s journey is one of bold growth and innovation. Opening in 1984 with a virtual ribbon-cutting by astronaut Sally Ride, it quickly outgrew its humble start—leading to a dramatic 1997 expansion on Washington Street, featuring architect Antoine Predock’s iconic “fin” that symbolized the future crashing into the Southwest. Now, with a state-of-the-art Dorrance DOME planetarium, it’s more than just a museum—it’s a dynamic hub of science, culture, and…
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