MEDIA ADVISORY 

May 11, 2026

Arizona Science Center Invites Press to Exclusive First Look at Latest Exhibition: CaveScape 

WHAT: Arizona Science Center extends an exclusive invitation to members of the media for a private event to explore its latest exhibition: CaveScape before it opens to the public on Saturday, May 16.  

Created by 350+ volunteers and 39 miles of packing tape, CaveScape is a hands-on play tunnel systems made of clear packing tape that showcase STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) educational principles like tensile strength, material properties, assembly process, forms, and collaborative problem-solving.

ABOUT: Ordinary Tape. Extraordinary Caves. Real Science.

Introducing CaveScape, where adventure meets science! Crawl, climb, and slide through twisting tunnels and hidden caves—all artfully built from ordinary packing tape yet strong enough for both kids and adults.

CaveScape is more than just fun—it’s an interactive journey that sparks curiosity and showcases that science is everywhere, even in the most unexpected places. Perfect for explorers of all ages.

WHEN: Media & VIP Preview: Friday, May 15 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Arizona Science Center | 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ, Sybil B. Harrington Gallery, Level 3

 

RSVP REQUESTED BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

 Members of the media interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Kristina Celik at [email protected] 

 

About Arizona Science Center
Located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona Science Center is home to the Dorrance DOME—one of the most advanced digital domes in the world—where immersive astronomy shows, live performances, and community events bring art, science, and culture together beneath a dazzling 60-foot display.

Beyond the Dorrance DOME, the Science Center features more than 300 hands-on exhibits, a five-story giant-screen theater, live demonstrations, traveling exhibitions, and dynamic STEM programs for all ages. Offerings include Science on Wheels, CAMP INNOVATION, teen initiatives, professional development workshops, and Adults’ Night Out: Science With A TWIST. Whether onsite or at your location, the Center delivers unforgettable, hands-on STEM learning experiences. To learn more or reserve tickets, visit azscience.org or call 602.716.2000. Follow us on  Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and  YouTube.