Arizona Science Center

Guest capacity

Up to 500 seated guests

About this venue

We've got weddings down to a science! Let us recreate the night sky from the day you met, the night you said YES! or another special date to set the mood for this joyous occasion. The Dorrance Planetarium is an incredibly striking and unique venue for a wedding ceremony. Located throughout the Center are many different venues to accommodate a celebration like no other. Add a live demonstration or an star gazing to your event and leave your guests with a night to remember.

Seated guest capacity

10-500

Venue type

Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Our event spaces

Dorrance Planetarium

Enjoy your ceremony under the stars no matter what time of day or the weather!

Let us recreate the night sky from the day you met, the night you said YES! or another special night sky to set the mood for this joyous occasion. The Dorrance Planetarium is an incredibly striking and unique venue for a wedding ceremony.

Guest capacity

2-210 Seated

2-210 Standing

Square footage

100

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- State of the Art Surround Sound Audio System - 60 foot Seamless Overhead Dome - Seating for up to 210 guests - Event Spotlighting for Couple and Attendants - Microphone for Speakers - A/V Technician for the duration of your event

First Floor

Wide open and ready for fun!

This space features over 2500 square-feet of indoor space and a seating capacity of up to 300 guests. With an industrial vibe, this space is a blank canvas for you to customize for your special day. In addition to the lobby, guests will have access to explore two galleries.

Guest capacity

2-500 Seated

2-1000 Standing

Square footage

2,500

Ideal for

Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

This space features over 1200 square-feet of indoor space and a seating capacity of up to 300 guests. With an industrial vibe, this space is a blank canvas for you to customize for your special day.

Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater

All eyes on you in this wonderful auditorium space!

The sights and sounds of our world and beyond come alive in the Center’s 285-seat giant screen theater. In addition to a 50-foot-high by 65-foot-wide screen, the theater features a 3D projection system with stereo surround-sound. This theater is ideal for large group meetings, training sessions, and lectures

Guest capacity

1-279 Seated

1-279 Standing

Third Floor

A unique setting for a beautiful celebration.

The third floor includes both indoor and outdoor space. With it's own separate entrance, this venue is great for those looking for an intimate setting and a indoor/outdoor venue.

Guest capacity

10-50 Seated

10-100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Cocktail hour

CREATE at Arizona Science Center

Curate your perfect environment in this customizable venue.

Next to Arizona Science Center is CREATE. CREATE is where science, design, and engineering collide! Inspired by the productivity of an inventor’s workshop, the creativity of an art studio, and the experimentation of a lab, CREATE is a 6,500 square-foot community hub for turning dreams into reality.

Guest capacity

10-300 Seated

10-350 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Cocktail hour