The Science Center opened its doors to the public in 1984 as a small  storefront exhibition space located in the parking garage level of the downtown Phoenix Hyatt. The Science Center’s first year of operation saw more than 87,000 visitors.
In 1984, the Science Center welcomed the public with a modest storefront display area located within the parking garage level of the downtown Phoenix Hyatt hotel. During its first year of operation, the center attracted over 87,000 people.