Imagine a place in Northwest Arkansas where young and old can explore space, engineer robots, bond with chemistry, and calculate our future; an environment to experience play and science together; Imagine a hub for learning and understanding how science impacts our daily lives. The NWA Space and Science Center will achieve that and more. Home to the largest refracting telescope that will be open to the public between the Mississippi and the Rocky Mountains, we will bring space closer to the Heartland than ever before.

A place to EXPLORE the fascinating world of science. Our young people and those interested in careers in science and technology fields need a place to explore the fascinating world of science. Imagine 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. Imagine 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. NWA Space is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to build a science center with a 150-seat planetarium, permanent science exhibits, robotics lab, and exhibits emphasizing current events in science for use by public school field trips, home school associations and local groups. The center will ultimately be about a set of iconic buildings that compliment the local area.  The center will be located on the I-49 corridor to increase visibility and availability and it will be connected to the area bike/hike trails.  We hope to break ground within three years and open within five.