Impression 5 is a hands-on learning environment that challenges its visitors to experience, discover, and explore the world in which they live. Impression 5 achieves this by producing hands-on exhibits and participatory programs.
Impression 5 Science Center and grounds are no smoking for the health of all visitors.
Impression 5 is a member of the ACM (Association of Children's Museums) and its reciprocal program. We honor membership cards from any ACM reciprocal member institution.
Mon-Thu: 10am - 5pm
Fri-Sat: 10am - 7pm
Sun: 12pm - 5pm
* Closed the first week of September (annually) and major holidays, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Day, Easter Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day,and Thanksgiving Day
Admission Prices
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00 (age 3 to college students with ID)
Seniors $4.00
Children 2 and under FREE
* I-5, ACM & ASTC Members FREE with valid membership card
* AAA members receive 10% discount on regular admission
For 30 years Impression 5 has been challenging people of all ages to look at the world around them and ask, "why?" Through the development of interactive exhibits and participatory programs, Impression 5 fosters an environment where people EXPLORE... DISCOVER... and EXPERIENCE. This environment would not be possible without the help of people who volunteer their time to support the science center. Impression 5 is always recruiting polite, dependable, hardworking people to assist staff with achieving the mission of Impression 5:
To facilitate learners of all ages in exploring, understanding, and appreciating the wonders of the physical and natural world.
Volunteering at Impression 5 can be a very rewarding experience. Impression 5 is looking for people who are ready for a challenge. Volunteers will assist with the daily operations within the Education Department. This will include: