BrainFest 2026
BRAINFEST
March 21, 2026. 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Pacific Science Center
Join us for the third annual BrainFest, a day of brainy fun for all ages at PacSci. Explore hands-on activities, meet Allen Institute scientists and collaborators, learn about cutting-edge neuroscience research, and even touch a real brain!
Whether you’re a budding young scientist, a lifelong learner, or simply fascinated by how the mind works, BrainFest 2026 promises a full day of discovery, inspiration, and wonder.
Tickets
BrainFest is presented in partnership with the Allen Institute. A limited quantity of free General Admission tickets, courtesy of the Allen Institute, are available in a walk-up capacity on a first come, first served basis. Guests may also purchase a General Admission ticket online in advance.
In addition to admittance to PacSci’s exhibits, a General Admission ticket during BrainFest includes special programming that requires timed entry, such as scheduled planetarium shows, laser shows, and lectures in the PACCAR IMAX® Theater. Please visit the Main Entry and speak to a PacSci team member to reserve your timed entry for BrainFest programming. If you have purchased your ticket online, you may reserve your timed entry seating in advance.
