Ocean Watch Reaches Dutch Harbor

The crew of Ocean Watch and the Around The Americas expedition have reached Dutch Harbor, Alaska after a hair-raising trip across the Gulf of Alaska. Now they prepare to turn the corner and head north to cross through the Northwest Passage. The crew members are not only skilled sailors and scientists, but also excellent writers. Their log entries, sent in via satellite, read like an old fashioned seafaring novel. We invite you to follow this incredible adventure at →AroundTheAmericas.org.

Seagoing Education
The purpose of this voyage is to help raise awareness of the state of the world's oceans. Pacific Science Center is providing teachers and curriculum for Ocean Watch's port visits where the crew will meet the public. NASA's S'COOL program is also part of the adventure. That's Students Cloud Observations On-Line (S'COOL), a program that has inspired children to study clouds on every continent but Antarctica. Read more about the education side of Around The Americas in this great →article from NASA. As our teachers join the trip and begin meeting with the public along the way there will be many stories we'll share with you. If you have any questions, just send them to Feedback@PacSci.org and we'll pass along.

You're Invited to Festival of the Fountains!

We hope you will join us on Friday, July 24 for Pacific Science Center's annual gala – Festival of the Fountains. One of the best parties of the summer, Festival of the Fountains gives you the opportunity to experience first-hand the interactive programs offered each day at Pacific Science Center while providing meaningful support for the Science Center's effective education programs. After cocktails and dinner under our iconic arches, dance the night away, experience an IMAX film, catch a laser show, or explore exhibits searching for clues to the Science Whiz Quiz challenge! Tickets start at $350 per person. Information and reservations can be made →online. If you prefer, call (206)443-2009 or email festival@pacsci.org.

"The Little Shirleys"

One of the best things about Pacific Science Center is the staff. We are blessed with a talented, passionate, dedicated group of teachers, scientists, technicians, artists, and more. A recent article about a member of our 'family' helps illustrate the point. →Learn more about one woman's effort to fight cancer and honor the original 'Shirley.'

PacSci-Doku: Year Of Astronomy

Our latest bi-weekly science word puzzle is all about kites, dolphins, and stars! Can you solve the "Year Of Astronomy" edition of →PacSci-Doku?

Free Guest Passes For Members

A Pacific Science Center membership offers many great benefits including free guest passes. These guest passes can be used for anyone you would like, so spend an exciting summer with a friend and visit →Animal Grossology, our →Tropical Butterly House or catch an →IMAX movie. Platinum members receive three free guest passes every visit. Titanium members receive five free guest passes every visit! For more information, contact the Membership Office at (206)443-2924.

"Cool!" "Grossly Great!" "Fun For Kids & Adults!"

That's just a sample of what some of our visitors have been saying about Animal Grossology now open daily at Pacific Science Center. If you enjoyed the original Grossology exhibit all about the human body, then you'll love Animal Grossology. Discover science of the animal world presented in a fun, entertaining way that makes kids giggle...but understand. →Learn More

Planetarium Free For Members

Pacific Science Center members now receive another great benefit: free planetarium and matinee laser show tickets! All our members receive an unlimited number of passes to Pacific Science Center’s planetarium and matinee laser shows. These passes may also be used by guests as long as a guest pass is redeemed. Members will need to get a ticket at a ticket booth before show time to guarantee a seat. For more information on member benefits, please visit our →Membership site or call the Membership Office at (206)443-2924.

Amphibian Extinction Crisis

Frog populations around the world have been disappearing at unprecedented rates in recent years. Threats include pollution, habitat loss, invasive species, and more. Come meet a man leading a worldwide effort to save these fascinating creatures. Join Dr. Kerry M. Kriger at the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in Bellevue this Saturday, June 27 and learn how you can join his effort to →Save The Frogs!

Stubbs And Some Special Guests

Beloved Seattle DJ, and longtime Pacific Science Center supporter, Stubbs brings her →KMPS Radio show to →Animal Grossology Tuesday, June 23 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Stubbs is always fun and this time she's bringing a couple of friends - →The Carter Twins! That's right, the country music superstar duo will visit and perform under the arches. We hope you can stop by!

Transformers With A Twist

Our next 21+ event combines cocktails, science, and giant battling robots! Join us Thursday, June 25 as Science With A Twist presents Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The IMAX Experience! Tickets have been selling fast, so →get yours now!

Robots Six Stories Tall!

The next in a string of summer blockbusters coming to our Boeing IMAX Theater is Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen: The IMAX Experience opening June 24. We want to remind everyone that the IMAX version of this film is a little bit longer than the standard theatrical release, and with select scenes shot with IMAX cameras, it's a whole lot bigger! And yes, tickets are selling fast, so don't wait. →Get your tickets now!

Around The Americas In Alaska

Sailing vessel Ocean Watch and its crew have arrived in Alaska and are busy talking with folks in Juneau about the state of the world's oceans as the Around The Americas voyage continues. They posted a beautiful image of orcas this week with many more to come. We invite you to follow the adventure at →AroundTheAmericas.org. As our teachers join the trip and begin meeting with the public along the way there will be many stories we'll share with you. If you have any questions, just send them to Feedback@PacSci.org and we'll pass them along.

Fans Demand More 'Trek'

It seems Star Trek fans just can't get enough of Star Trek: The IMAX Experience on the biggest screen in town. Once again this weekend we'll squeeze in two more showings at 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 12-13. And we've added 9:30 p.m. showings Monday-Thursday, June 15-18 next week. This most likely will be the final run, so get your →tickets now!

A Little Longer, WAY Bigger!

The next in a string of summer blockbusters coming to our Boeing IMAX Theater is Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen: The IMAX Experience opening June 24. The IMAX version of this film is a skosh longer than the standard theatrical release, and with select scenes shot with IMAX cameras, it's a whole lot bigger! Tickets are →now on sale. We suggest buying early...and often to see it on the biggest screen in town!

See It With A 'Twist'
For a very special screening of this awesome film, be sure to →get your tickets now for our next 21+ event. Science With A Twist features cocktails, science and giant battling machines! You know it will be an incredible evening.

Exhibits on Parade!

If you've ever seen an IMAX film at Pacific Science Center, chances are you've seen Phil Cosand. Phil is one of our projectionists and has shown thousands of films over the years. Recently, he purchased a new camera and decided to break it in by snapping a picture of every exhibit now on display and put them all in a YouTube video. Have you seen all of these? By the way, the music on the video comes from another member of our staff, David Haldeman. David is a writer but also a composer and musician. If you visited our Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit or the more recent Lucy's Legacy exhibition then you heard some of his work playing in the gallery. →Take a look and listen then stop by to see them all yourself!

Slough News: GPS Family Workshop

The next in our series of family workshops at the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in Bellevue is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the exciting sport of Geocaching...or anyone who just wants some fun! Tromp through the slough using a GPS (which we provide or bring your own) to seek out hidden geocaches. Piece together the clues you find to solve a riddle and learn how a GPS works using hands-on activities. Explore the wonders of the park while learning some great treasure-finding techniques! GPS Treasures is this Saturday, June 13, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Donations are always welcomed!

Campers Are Almost Here!
If you visit the Slough this week you'll see our staff working hard to get ready for the arrival of our first campers this month. We still have a few slots open, so if you haven't yet made plans for summer, we urge you to →do so now.

Free Passes For Members

Don’t miss your opportunity to receive two free passes to see Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian in our Boeing IMAX Theater, valued at over $20! Sign up for a membership onsite at Pacific Science Center through Sunday, June 14 and two passes will automatically be loaded into your membership account. This film will be playing through Tuesday, June 23. For information on memberships, visit our →Membership site or call the Membership Office at (206)443-2924.

PacSci-Doku: Around The Americas

Our latest bi-weekly science word puzzle is huge. So huge, it takes up much of the entire Western Hemisphere. Can you solve the "Around The Americas" edition of →PacSci-Doku?!

Beautiful Blue Belly-Button

Our Butterfly of The Month for June is gorgeous to look at, and its name is fun to say. Take a look at Prepona omphale, known as Blue Belly-Button, then stop by for a closer look inside our Tropical Butterfly House. Think of it as a type of navel gazing, but in this case the navel is fluttering around! →Learn More

Calendar Of Science

June is here and that means it's time to celebrate the arrival of summer and some serious science! For example, in June we mark the anniversaries of the spacecraft Cassini's arrival at Saturn and the first woman in space, and the birthday of the man who invented the World Wide Web! Discovery shines in June's →Calendar Of Science!

Science Calendar On Twitter
If you'd prefer a daily dose of discovery delivered directly to you, just follow →@ScienceCalendar on Twitter. It's a service of Pacific Science Center which you can also follow on →Twitter (@PacSci).

School Of Rock Rocks The Laser Dome

Pacific Science Center's famous Laser Dome has hosted CD release parties, MTV video sessions, Twisted Tunes and much more. But now, our laser artists are teaming up with some of the best young rock talent in the Northwest for a first-of-its kind show you don't want to miss. After months of rigorous rehearsal, 25 students from the world renowned School Of Rock's Seattle chapter will be playing a set of songs by Devo and Talking Heads with our world class laser artists filling the air with their magic light. →Read on to learn more about this incredible show coming up June 13. It will be beyond awesome!

Slough News: A Busy June At The Slough

This Friday we hold the final Slough Sleepover of the season at the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in Bellevue. The sleepovers resume in September and now's a great time to plan your group's Slough adventure. But this sleepover is just one of a number of great events at the Slough this month. Here's a →quick snapshot of what's coming up to help you plan out a month of discovery!

Summer Sizzles For Members

Prepare for summer and sign up for a Pacific Science Center membership! Members receive free admission to our exhibits including →Animal Grossology. Bring some friends to enjoy the fun with you with your free guest passes. And don’t forget to sign up for a →summer camp or two with your membership discount. For more information on memberships, call the Membership Office at (206)443-2924 or check out our →Membership Web site.

Another Weekend Of 'Trek'

It seems Star Trek fans just can't get enough of Star Trek: The IMAX Experience on the biggest screen in town. Once again this weekend we'll squeeze in two more showings at 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 5-6. Get your →tickets now!

Around The Americas Under Way!

We would like to thank everyone who took time out last weekend to be on hand for the start of the Around The Americas voyage. Hundreds were there to cheer as Ocean Watch pulled away from Shilshole Bay Marina in Seattle to begin a 13-month circumnavigation of North and South America, all to raise awareness of the health of the world's oceans. The Des Moines Register in Iowa has published a great →profile piece on a member of the crew and you can follow the voyage at →AroundTheAmericas.org. As our teachers join the trip and begin meeting with the public along the way there will be many stories we'll share with you. If you have any questions, just send them to Feedback@PacSci.org and we'll pass them along.

Journey To Mecca

Pacific Science Center is pleased to present an incredible IMAX film in a special limited engagement. Witness humankind's largest pilgrimage and one man's historic journey of discovery that lasts a lifetime. Journey To Mecca runs June 15-21 only. →Get your tickets now!