Pacific Science Center holds fun-filled exhibits incorporating an extensive array of scientific fields, from archaeological finds of dinosaur skeletons to the explorations of the cosmos by astronomers. Enlarged, moving robotic insects and life-sized reconstructed dinosaurs, along with live animals on display, let children learn about other species that have inhabited the planet while the Science Playground gives them the opportunity to explore the scientific phenomena that give order to the world. Some of the most popular areas are the Tropical Butterfly House and the hands-on Saltwater Tide Pool. Part of the Seattle Center complex, the museum holds an IMAX theater and a planetarium, and is located next to the Space Needle and The Children's Museum Seattle. « less