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.
Our event spaces
Dorrance Dome
Enjoy your ceremony under the stars no matter what time of day or the weather!
A new chapter of immersive meetings and events begins in Phoenix. More than a planetarium, the Dorrance DOME is a gateway to the universe—an extraordinary venue offering an unparalleled setting for seated dinners, cocktail receptions, presentations, and special events. Beneath its magnificent LED dome, guests are immersed in a captivating fusion of art, science, and culture, creating truly memorable occasions beneath the stars.
Guest capacity
2-205 Seated
2-100 Standing
Square footage
2,700
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Welcoming 205 guests in 200 premium seats –112 fixed and 88 movable – plus five ADA-compliant spaces for full accessibility. At its core, a breathtaking 60-foot LED dome composed of 9,026 panels and 44 million LEDs delivers 8K+ resolution at more than 100 times the brightness of traditional projection. Powered by the state-of-the-art Cosm CX System and advanced Digistar planetarium software, the Dorrance DOME transforms every presentation into a fully immersive journey.
Room cost
Ranges from $1,000 to $20,000
First Floor
Wide open and ready for fun!
This level includes our spacious lobby—perfect for a seated dinner—and access to our interactive galleries. The Daniel Cracchiolo Theater has a built-in stage for a band or DJ, or we’d be happy to entertain your guests with live science demonstrations.
Guest capacity
2-450 Seated
2-2000 Standing
Square footage
30,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
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.
Room cost
Ranges from $5,000 to $17,000
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
Ideal for
Other
Room cost
Ranges from $2,000 to $5,000
Third Floor
A unique setting for a beautiful celebration.
This level includes two popular exhibitions—My Digital World and Forces of Nature—as well as access to our featured exhibition and the outdoor SRP Canyon Terrace. Wander through the galleries with a drink in hand and dance under the stars!
Guest capacity
10-100 Seated
10-500 Standing
Square footage
30,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Engagement party
CREATE at Arizona Science Center
Curate your perfect environment in this customizable venue.
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
Square footage
6,500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party
Room cost
Ranges from $1,000 to $5,000
Full Building
Ignite the flame that drives your chemistry to the max by getting the entire building!
Can’t decide on a space to rent? We’ll give you the whole building! Our 140,000-square-foot space includes access to galleries and exhibitions on all four levels and can accommodate up to 5,000 guests.
Guest capacity
Up to 600 Seated
Up to 2000 Standing
Square footage
99,999
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Room cost
Ranges from $28,000 to $60,000
Dorrance Dome
Enjoy your ceremony under the stars no matter what time of day or the weather!
A new chapter of immersive meetings and events begins in Phoenix. More than a planetarium, the Dorrance DOME is a gateway to the universe—an extraordinary venue offering an unparalleled setting for seated dinners, cocktail receptions, presentations, and special events. Beneath its magnificent LED dome, guests are immersed in a captivating fusion of art, science, and culture, creating truly memorable occasions beneath the stars.
Guest capacity
2-205 Seated
2-100 Standing
Square footage
2,700
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Welcoming 205 guests in 200 premium seats –112 fixed and 88 movable – plus five ADA-compliant spaces for full accessibility. At its core, a breathtaking 60-foot LED dome composed of 9,026 panels and 44 million LEDs delivers 8K+ resolution at more than 100 times the brightness of traditional projection. Powered by the state-of-the-art Cosm CX System and advanced Digistar planetarium software, the Dorrance DOME transforms every presentation into a fully immersive journey.
Room cost
Ranges from $1,000 to $20,000
First Floor
Wide open and ready for fun!
This level includes our spacious lobby—perfect for a seated dinner—and access to our interactive galleries. The Daniel Cracchiolo Theater has a built-in stage for a band or DJ, or we’d be happy to entertain your guests with live science demonstrations.
Guest capacity
2-450 Seated
2-2000 Standing
Square footage
30,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
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.
Room cost
Ranges from $5,000 to $17,000
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
Ideal for
Other
Room cost
Ranges from $2,000 to $5,000
Third Floor
A unique setting for a beautiful celebration.
This level includes two popular exhibitions—My Digital World and Forces of Nature—as well as access to our featured exhibition and the outdoor SRP Canyon Terrace. Wander through the galleries with a drink in hand and dance under the stars!
Guest capacity
10-100 Seated
10-500 Standing
Square footage
30,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Engagement party
CREATE at Arizona Science Center
Curate your perfect environment in this customizable venue.
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
Square footage
6,500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party
Room cost
Ranges from $1,000 to $5,000
Full Building
Ignite the flame that drives your chemistry to the max by getting the entire building!
Can’t decide on a space to rent? We’ll give you the whole building! Our 140,000-square-foot space includes access to galleries and exhibitions on all four levels and can accommodate up to 5,000 guests.
Guest capacity
Up to 600 Seated
Up to 2000 Standing
Square footage
99,999
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Room cost
Ranges from $28,000 to $60,000
Available services that can be provided by Arizona Science Center
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - paid
- Valet - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- Chiavari Chairs
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Vendors required by Arizona Science Center
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