The SouthWest Science Center will provide an inspirational and exciting experience in the world of science for all of the residents of Southern Utah It will be a major attraction for visitors and tourists to our unique part of the world. The Science Center will emphasize the special attributes of southern Utah, including the geology, the various living organisms found in the high desert, and the spectacular night sky.

A world-class planetarium and general-purpose public observatory will be the center-piece. Exhibits and a hands-on learning center for our youngest visitors and their families will teach the marvelous principles of astronomy, chemistry, physics, geology, meteorology, and the life sciences. Workshops and a Teacher’s Resource Center will provide continuous training and education for our community.

The primary intent of the Science Center will be to excite and stimulate our young people about the wonders of the world in which we live. It will show them how people gain an understanding of that world, and how that knowledge can be increased by their direct participation in the exploratory process. Their experiences at the Science Center will convince them that they too can become a part of the community that explores the mysteries and wonders of the natural world.

The Science Center will provide interactive, instructional and interesting activities for all ages. Colleges, schools, volunteer groups and others will be invited to participate in planning and participation in meaningful and exciting projects. Collaboration with local businesses and tourism organizations will ensure the goal of maintaining the vitality of the Science Center.

The SouthWest Science Center will encourage and stimulate an interest in science, which will have a far-reaching and long-term influence in our children’s future, our communities’ economy, and the development of southern Utah.