Slough News: Environmental Open House

The →Olympic Park Institute and Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center are hosting an open house for educators coming up next Monday, September 28, 5-6 p.m. Both programs instill an understanding of and appreciation for nature, they increase scientific literacy and comprehension of environmental issues, and they prepare students for a life of environmental stewardship. For more information contact Eva Foster (efoster@naturebridge.org) or call (206)382-6212 ext. 14. See our →Web site for directions to the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in Bellevue.

Slough News: Discover The Slough At Night

One of the most popular activities at the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in Bellevue is back for another season. Slough Sleep-Ins are an overnight adventure for students in grades 1 through 4. Play games, venture out on a night hike and conduct a series of experiments in our lab. Sleep over in one of our brand new classrooms and then explore the Slough by day during a search for birds and animals. Wrap up your Mercer Slough experience by using nets and our video microscope to discover the creatures that live underwater. →Learn More

Sneak Peek For Members

This fall is a great time to be a Pacific Science Center member. All members are invited to the exclusive exhibit preview of Animation and Chris Jordan: Running the Numbers on October 2. And members can watch the special IMAX double-feature Van Gogh: Brush With Genius and The Old Man And The Sea (opening September 26) for free using their IMAX passes! Purchase or renew your membership →online or call the Membership Office at (206)443-2924 to be a part of all that's happening this fall.

Free Educator Open House

It's time again for another open house for area educators. Saturday, Oct. 3 you will tour our newest exhibits, →Animation and →Chris Jordan: Running The Numbers. You'll also get to meet Chris Jordan himself, a Seattle artist whose provocative works are changing the way we view the world. Plus, check out the double feature of Van Gogh: Brush with Genius and The Old Man and the Sea and preview scenes from upcoming films Disney's A Christmas Carol: An IMAX 3D Experience and Hubble 3D. That's Saturday, Oct. 3. We hope you can join us! →Learn More

Two Exhibits, One Price

Pacific Science Center's exhibit halls and Eames IMAX Theater reopen this Saturday (9/26/09) after two weeks of repairs and maintenance. We also initiate our new hours – 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. weekends, closed most Tuesdays. All of this has been in preparation for the arrival of two new exhibits: →Animation and →Running The Numbers. Entry to both is included with the price of general admission - FREE for Pacific Science Center members. One will change the way you view animated films, the other the way you view the world! We hope you can join us for both starting Oct. 3.

IMAX News Abounds

The hottest movie in America right now is playing at Pacific Science Center's Boeing IMAX Theater. Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs is packing theaters across the country. But if you want to see it on the biggest screen in town and in stunning IMAX 3D, you know where to go. →Learn More

Double Feature Added
Starting this Saturday, Sept. 26 we add a great double feature to our line-up at the Boeing IMAX Theater – Van Gogh: Brush With Genius along with The Old Man And The Sea. A single ticket gets you both films. →Learn More


Eames IMAX Theater Is back!
Pacific Science Center's Eames IMAX Theater reopens this Saturday with two exciting films – Dolphins and Africa's Elephant Kingdom. Tickets for both films are →now on sale.

PacSci-Doku: Knowing Your Place

Our newest bi-weekly science word puzzle is all about knowing where you are on our planet. Easy? Maybe not. Can you solve the "Knowing Your Place" edition of →PacSci-Doku?

Mole-Rat Pups At One Month

This week marks two milestones for our naked mole-rat pups – their eyes have opened and they will soon be completely weaned from their mother's milk. Get the update from our →Life Sciences Blog.

Around The Americas Makes Sailing History

The crew aboard the 60-foot vessel Ocean Watch sailed into the history books this past week when they finished their transit of the Northwest Passage. Learn more about their feat in this →log entry then follow the rest of their 13-month adventure as they sail around both North and South America to help raise awareness of the problems facing the world's oceans.

PacSci-Doku: Ancient Predator

Our newest bi-weekly science word puzzle is scary. It's all about a 'new' prehistoric critter with the name Predator X. Can you solve the "Ancient Predator" edition of →PacSci-Doku?

Going Orange For Hunger Awareness

Pacific Science Center's famous arches will glow orange during September as part of Hunger Action Month. →Learn how you can help this annual drive to support those in need in our community.

Slough News: Teen Interns Wanted

As students head back to school around the area we are once again actively recruiting local teens for the Lake Washington Watershed Internship program. The program operates in Bellevue, Renton and South Seattle. This unique year-long mentoring internship satisfies service learning hours and gives teens real, in-the-field experience with scientific testing methods at local creeks. Our main mission is to give teens the tools to become informed citizens in their community. Along with being fun and educational, this program is a great enhancement to a college or work resume. →Learn More

Science On Wheels At Bumbershoot

Our Science On Wheels vans have been busy this summer, but it's not over yet! We're still parked all over the place! We hope you can stop by and say hi as our crew takes part in the annual Bumbershoot celebration at Seattle Center. Our Blood and Guts van will be on hand with real human organs! No, it's not some scary pre-Halloween exhibit. It's all about understanding how the human body works. Bring your questions and curiosity and join us this Labor Day weekend for some fun discovery! Look for us in the Center House.

Over The Moon For The African Luna

We have some new residents in Pacific Science Center's famous Tropical Butterfly House. These are moths known as the African Luna, or Moon Moth and they are gorgeous! Yellow/green in color, with spectacular long tails and eyespots, these nocturnal moths often rest with their wings open and tails crossed. Check them out on our →Life Sciences Blog then stop by for a personal introduction.

Final Weekend For Danger Science

A favorite part of summer under the arches comes to a close this weekend. Our Danger Science shows on the bandstand in front of Building 3 will run at 11:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. this Friday through Sunday (9-4 through 9-6) to close the season. Come get an up close and personal introduction to some explosive science!

Summer Of Discovery Comes To A Close

We've had great fun this summer watching children of all ages discover some serious science among the dung balls, vomit slurpers and other wacky attractions in the →Animal Grossology exhibit. Families come in with giggling children (and adults!) but they leave with a better understanding of some of the science around animals. But time is running out to experience this fun and enlightening exhibition. It all ends this coming Monday, September 7. Animal Grossology is open daily in Building 4 and is included with the price of general admission – FREE for Pacific Science Center members.