THE CENTER

The PNW Science & Wonders Center will be a premier national destination and regional resource for education, exploration, and discovery in STEAM topics and activities. Functional elements of the project will include family activities, educational displays and activities, museum-like exhibitions, presentations, simulations, interactive displays, virtual displays, classroom/laboratory opportunities, social events, evening programs, stargazing/astronomy, and seasonal field trips.  

Each design element will enhance the integrated visitor experience so to maximize impact and interest and motivate periodic use.  The integrated experience will create a compelling narrative in support of the mission.

A portion of the core facility will be reconfigured to optimize usage variations between the summer tourist season (increased destination traffic) and the school year (increased regional recurring use).

The Center will feature a spacious entrance lobby, exhibition halls, a planetarium, an auditorium, classrooms/laboratories, and ample outdoor covered space and green space.  A food service, coffee shop, and gift shop will be included in the central building.

We will be posting updates as the overall design develops and converges.