SCIENCE CENTER VISION
NWA Space is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to build a science center with a 150-seat planetarium, observatory, permanent science exhibits, and hands-on labs for Northwest Arkansas.
The center will be a place for all ages to gather and explore science. The center will ultimately be a set of iconic buildings that complement the local area located on the I-49 corridor with connections to the area bike/hike trails. We hope to break ground within three years and open within five.
We will have an observatory, planetarium, robotics lab, classrooms spaces, outdoor rocket garden, and other fun experiences.
Our young people and those interested in careers in science and technology fields need a place to explore the fascinating world of science. Visualize a facility to host junior high, high school, and college field trips focused on science, technology, and design. Imagine a planetarium where you can look up at the night sky, view science related shows, and even explore the depths of space. Think of a facility to host robotics competitions, conferences, and traveling exhibits.
Help us bring a science center to NWA to light the imagination and curiosity of all.

Animation showing what the science center might look like
courtesy of PB2 architecture + engineering

Winterfest February 2025

Winterfest February 2025
Christmas Float December 2024
Bentonville Chrismas Parade December 2024

Comet Atlas viewing at NWACC October 2024

Seeing the northern lights at Creekside Middle School April 2024
Star Party for JO Kelly January 2022

Telescope celebration event August 2019

Trip to California to bring back a spectrometer July 2019

Mars Block Party July 2018

Sorting Eclipse glasses March 2018

Bentonville Farmer's Market May 2018

Telescope arrival July 2017

Librarians receiving telescopes May 2017

First Friday April 2017

BooFest October 2017

Telecope delivery July 2017

Hobbs Star Party February 2016

First Friday October 2016















