Arizona Science Center

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,000

Guest capacity

Up to 600 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 to transport you to anywhere you can dream of to set the mood for this joyous occasion. The Dorrance Dome 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. The high ceilings in the lobby open your night to possibility, Canyon Terrace to watch the sunset and enjoy a nice breeze, the Giant Screen Theater for a night that feels like a movie, or the Daniel Crocchiolo Theatre to be amazed by science demonstrations or any other performance you can dream of. We can guarantee your event will leave you and your guests with a night to remember.

Seated guest capacity

  • 10-600

Venue type

  • Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Our event spaces

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, 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

Evening Rentals Starts at $10,000; (Daytime Rental Requires Full Buyout)

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, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, 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

Daytime Rentals Start at $4,000; Evening Rentals Starts at $7,500

Lobby

The perfect place to dine or dance the night away.

Head down the ramp to be blown away by the completely customizable space made to become the vision you've been dreaming of. It's wide-open space, high ceilings, and large skylights are made for just that.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Ideal for

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

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

Evening Rentals Starts at $5,000; Daytime Rentals Start at $10,000

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

Wedding ceremony, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Rental includes the area directly outside of the Theater entrance, 1 microphone, & 1 Film

Room cost

Daytime Rentals Start at $2,000; Evening Rentals Starts at $4,500

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, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Includes 1 curiosity cart of your choosing!

Room cost

Daytime Rentals Start at $6,000; Evening Rentals Starts at $8,000

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

Daytime Rentals Start at $1,000; Evening Rentals Starts at $8,000

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 3000 Standing

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

Included in this room:

2 Curiosity Carts of your choosing and 2 Daniel Chrocciolo Theater Live Science Demonstration

Room cost

Evening Rentals Starts at $28,000; Daytime Rentals Start at $45,000

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, 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

Evening Rentals Starts at $10,000; (Daytime Rental Requires Full Buyout)

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, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, 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

Daytime Rentals Start at $4,000; Evening Rentals Starts at $7,500

Lobby

The perfect place to dine or dance the night away.

Head down the ramp to be blown away by the completely customizable space made to become the vision you've been dreaming of. It's wide-open space, high ceilings, and large skylights are made for just that.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Ideal for

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

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

Evening Rentals Starts at $5,000; Daytime Rentals Start at $10,000

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

Wedding ceremony, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Rental includes the area directly outside of the Theater entrance, 1 microphone, & 1 Film

Room cost

Daytime Rentals Start at $2,000; Evening Rentals Starts at $4,500

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, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Includes 1 curiosity cart of your choosing!

Room cost

Daytime Rentals Start at $6,000; Evening Rentals Starts at $8,000

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

Daytime Rentals Start at $1,000; Evening Rentals Starts at $8,000

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 3000 Standing

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

Included in this room:

2 Curiosity Carts of your choosing and 2 Daniel Chrocciolo Theater Live Science Demonstration

Room cost

Evening Rentals Starts at $28,000; Daytime Rentals Start at $45,000

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

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Vendors required by Arizona Science Center

Caterers
M Culinary Concepts

Preferred vendors of Arizona Science Center

Caterer
M Culinary Concepts
No, we operate a liquor license and can provide you with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
The facility rental includes just the space itself.
Your reservation includes up to six hours from start to finish for a full wedding ceremony (1-hour), pre-reception (1-hour) and reception (4-hours), not to end past. One hour of set-up and tear-down time are included for your vendors, not to go past 12:00AM. Any additional time will be billed at a market rate per hour.
Yes, we do require a certificate of insurance that names both Arizona Science Center and the City of Phoenix. Event insurance is fairly simple to request and we are here to assist you in finding a resource for this. This is required for all third party vendors you hire as well.
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the main and side entrances, hearing-impaired fire alarm lights, and trained staff.
Self parking is available at the Heritage Garage located at the SE corner of 5th Street and Monroe. Validation is will allow you to receive a discounted price on parking—only valid at the Heritage Parking Garage. Parking validation and discounted rates not offered for any other garage including Phoenix Convention Center garages. Please bring your Heritage Garage parking ticket with you.
Booking fees for our facilities, and all payments made including deposits, may be refundable based on the date of cancellation. Please see our contract for the full cancellation schedule and policy.
January, February, March, April, October, November, and December.
Our facility is conveniently located just just under 4 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. You can reach our venue by public transportation via the subway or train, by private car, taxi or ride share.
Being climate controlled, we really do not have an off season. We are a cool 72 degrees all year long.

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