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Mobius Science Center

331 N Post St

Spokane, WA

A hands-on discovery center where kids can build, tinker, and experiment their way through an afternoon in downtown Spokane.

Mobius is Spokane's hands-on science and discovery center, a downtown space built around the simple idea that children learn best by touching, building, and trying things for themselves. Its floor is filled with interactive exhibits that turn physics, engineering, and the natural world into something a kid can grab hold of.

For families passing through the Inland Northwest, it is one of those reliable stops that turns a rainy morning or a scorching afternoon into a good memory, and it sits within an easy walk of Riverfront Park and the Spokane Falls at the center of the city.

What Travelers Love

  • Dozens of hands-on exhibits that let kids experiment, build, and play their way into science
  • A genuinely engaging rainy-day or hot-afternoon stop for families with young children
  • A downtown location steps from Riverfront Park and the falls
  • The kind of place where curiosity, not screens, does the entertaining

Worth Knowing

  • It is aimed mainly at children and families, so it is best with kids in tow
  • Hours and exhibits change, so check the current schedule before you go
  • It sits in downtown Spokane, so plan for city parking
  • Pair it with Riverfront Park next door to round out the day

Learn about Mobius Science Center

What you'll find inside

Mobius is built for doing, not just looking. Exhibits invite kids to construct and test, to experiment with water, air, light, and motion, and to explore the hands-on stations that make abstract science concrete. It is the sort of place where children move from one thing to the next under their own steam, following whatever catches their eye.

The center grew out of Spokane's separate children's museum and science center, which came together downtown so that families could find everything in one place near the river. Today it carries on as the city's home for hands-on, curiosity-driven learning.

Part of a day on the river

Mobius's downtown setting is part of its appeal. Step outside and you are minutes from Riverfront Park, the century-old Looff Carrousel, and the thundering Spokane Falls, so a stop here slots naturally into a larger walk along the Spokane River.

For travelers crossing eastern Washington, Spokane is the big city between the mountains and the plains, and Mobius is a good anchor for a family afternoon in its walkable, revitalized core.

Spokane around it

Downtown Spokane rewards a wander. The Spokane River runs right through the middle of it, dropping over the falls in a series of cascades that are especially dramatic in spring when the snowmelt is high. Riverfront Park, built for the 1974 World's Fair, spreads along both banks with gardens, art, a gondola over the falls, and the historic carrousel.

The city is also home to the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, gardens, and a lively food and coffee scene, so a science-center visit can easily grow into a full day exploring the Inland Northwest's cultural hub.

Closest Boutels

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Details

Address331 N Post St
Spokane, WA
Websitemobiusdiscoverycenter.orgLink opens in a new tab.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Mobius science center in Spokane?

Mobius, in Spokane, Washington, is a beloved hands-on science and discovery center dedicated to sparking curiosity and learning in children and families through interactive, playful exhibits. Offering engaging displays on science, technology, engineering, art, and math, Mobius lets kids experiment, build, and explore in a fun, immersive environment designed to make learning exciting. A cherished educational destination in Spokane, it delights young visitors while teaching them about the world through active discovery. Because science and children's museum offerings in the area have evolved and combined over time, checking the current name, location, and hours before you go is wise. Mobius offers an enriching, hands-on learning experience for families in Spokane.

What can you do at the Mobius discovery center?

You can explore hands-on, interactive exhibits that let children experiment and play while learning about science, technology, engineering, art, and math, from building and physics activities to sensory and discovery stations designed to engage young minds. The exhibits encourage active, playful learning and curiosity. It is especially geared toward children and families. Special programs and events add to the fun. With its interactive, kid-focused exhibits and emphasis on discovery, Mobius offers an engaging and educational outing that captivates children and sparks a love of learning in Spokane, Washington, so checking current offerings before you visit helps you plan.

Is Mobius good for families with young children?

Yes, Mobius is designed especially for children and families, with hands-on, interactive exhibits and activities geared to young minds that make science and discovery fun and accessible, encouraging kids to experiment, build, and explore. The playful, engaging environment is ideal for sparking curiosity in children while they learn. It is a popular destination for families in the Spokane area seeking an educational and entertaining outing. With its kid-friendly, interactive exhibits and focus on discovery, Mobius offers a wonderful destination for families with young children in Spokane, Washington, so confirming current hours and location before you go helps ensure a smooth visit.

When is the best time to visit Mobius?

As an indoor attraction, Mobius is enjoyable year-round and a great option in any weather, including a perfect choice on a cold, snowy, or rainy Spokane day. Weekdays and mornings tend to be less crowded than busy weekends and school holidays. Because the area's science and children's museum offerings have changed and combined over time, checking the current hours, location, and any special programs before you go is important. The indoor setting means almost any time works, making Mobius a reliable and enriching family destination year-round in Spokane, Washington.

What is near the Mobius science center?

Mobius is in Spokane, Washington, near the downtown area, Riverfront Park with the Spokane Falls, the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, and the city's shops and restaurants, with Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge within reach to the south. That makes Mobius a fun family stop to combine with Riverfront Park, the Spokane Falls, the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, and the other attractions of Spokane on a visit to Washington.

Nearby

Riverfront Park

0.5 miles away

Spokane's Riverfront Park was the 1974 World's Fair grounds, now a 100-acre city park where the Spokane Falls are accessible from shore and by gondola over the falls.

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Spokane Falls

0.6 miles away

The Spokane Falls are a series of drops on the Spokane River as it passes through the basalt canyon in downtown Spokane, with a total drop of roughly 130 feet over a short stretch.

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Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture

Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture

1.0 miles away

The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC) in Spokane's Browne's Addition neighborhood houses the largest ethnographic collection of Plateau Indian artifacts in the world, alongside regional art,...

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Little Spokane River Natural Area

6.0 miles away

The Little Spokane River Natural Area at the north end of Riverside State Park protects a quiet marsh and river corridor surprisingly close to Spokane.

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Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge

Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge

14 miles away

Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge covers 16,000 acres of ponderosa pine forest and wetland potholes on the Channeled Scablands south of Cheney.

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