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ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus

Experience ASU

Campus Life | High school & up

Join an in-person admission presentation followed by a student-led guided tour of campus for you and up to two guests. Pre-registration is required at…

Special start times: 8:30a.m. Check-in, 9:00a.m. University Information Session, 9:30a.m. – 10:30a.m. Student led Campus Tour

Zone A: Downtown Phoenix | Civic Space Park (CIVIC)


Colorful clownfish and anemone in aquarium.

Who's Hiding in the Coral Reef?

Science | Middle school

Search for tropical fish, colorful anemones, feisty crabs, and prickly urchins in our beautiful 175-gallon saltwater aquarium! Interact with marine animals, learn about…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | University Center (UCENT) | 375


Micrograph of paramecia and other microorganisms.

Microbes: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Science | Middle school

Explore the microbes that live on you and in you! Learn how they can keep you healthy or make you sick, and investigate the effects of antibiotics on bacterial growth and how…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | University Center (UCENT) | 360C


Mentor helping child look through microscope.

Calling All Forensic Scientists!

Science | Middle school

Fingerprints, DNA, fibers, footprints, blood splatter . . . what does this evidence tell us about a crime scene? Learn about the strengths and limitations of various types of…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | University Center (UCENT) | 360B


Student performing a physics experiment.

How Safe Is It to Ride a Roller Coaster?

Science | Middle school

A mini roller coaster lets you see the physics behind these thrilling amusement park rides. Enjoy a few other fun physics activities, including FUN FLY STICKS (levitate…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | University Center (UCENT) | 371


Colorful, foamy chemical reaction.

Elephant Toothpaste

Science | Middle school

Watch a volcano of foam generate right before your eyes! This chemistry experiment, often called “Elephant Toothpaste,” and another called “Lava Lamp” will delight kids and…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | University Center (UCENT) | 320


Preserved human skull.

Anatomy World!

Science | Middle school

Explore real human specimens, organs, and plastinates. Think, "Body Worlds!"

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | University Center (UCENT) | 383


Students performing chemical reactions.

Create Matter as a Mad Scientist!

Science | Middle school

In a matter of seconds, our organic chemists will mix solutions to create industrial-quality nylon threads. They are eager to assist if you would like to make them yourself…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | University Center (UCENT) | 310


Students using digital tools to study anatomy.

Anatomage Experience

Science | Middle school

Come explore ASU's very own virtual dissector. Featured in TV medical dramas like Grey's Anatomy, this state of the art teaching tool is a 3D anatomy system that…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | University Center (UCENT) | 381


Sun Devil Fitness Complex Downtown

Live Well @ ASU

Health and Wellness | All ages

Visit the Sun Devil Fitness Complex to see how students live well on campus! Sports activities, games. and building tours will be offered of our 84,000 square foot facility…

Zone A: Downtown Phoenix | Sun Devil Fitness Complex (SDFCD) | 3rd Floor Basketball Courts


Mobile Health Clinic

Mom and Baby Mobile Health Clinic

Health and Wellness | High school & up

Participants will learn more about ASU’s new partnership with Wesley Community & Health Centers and March of Dimes, through our new Mom and Baby Mobile Health Clinic.…

Zone C: Downtown Phoenix | Health North (HLTHN) | Courtyard


Fashion Design

Fashion Activity

Arts | All ages

Join us for a hands on fashion activity.

Zone A: Downtown Phoenix | Fusion on First (FOF) | Main Lobby


Fusion on First Building

Electronics Beat Garden

Arts | All ages

Come play at the intersection of music and technology.

Zone A: Downtown Phoenix | Fusion on First (FOF) | Main Lobby


Fashion Design

Fusion on First-Tour Popular Music and Fashion Studios

Arts | All ages

Tour the academic spaces in the Fusion on First building. Opened in 2021, the building includes 13 floors of student housing, above a three-story high-tech innovation hub for…

Special start times: 1:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 4:15 p.m.

Zone A: Downtown Phoenix | Fusion on First (FOF) | Main Lobby


Sci Tech Logo

Join SciTech Institute

STEM | All ages

Join SciTech Institute and learn about dozens of opportunities to further explore STEM across Arizona with the Arizona SciTech Festival. Experience engaging activities such…

Zone A: Downtown Phoenix | Civic Space Park (CIVIC)


Old Main

Ways to Stay Safe on and off Campus

Campus Life | All ages

The Arizona State University Police Department is committed to the safety of ASU students, faculty and staff. Our mission is to foster a safe, community-centered environment…

Zone A: Downtown Phoenix | Civic Space Park (CIVIC)


Dale Play

¡Dale Play!

Humanities | Middle school

Come and join Spanish for the Professions table to complete a scavenger hunt! Have fun learning Spanish and engaging in this mini adventure. Adults and kids can join us in…

Zone A: Downtown Phoenix | Civic Space Park (CIVIC)


Cronkite Building in Downtown Phoenix

Cronkite Studio Experience

Humanities | All ages

Visit the 6th floor Cronkite News studio for the Cronkite Studio Experience. Get behind the anchor desk and try your hand at reading the teleprompter. Go in front of the…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | Cronkite/8 ( CRONK ) | Cronkite News Studios


Arizona PBS kids new program Work it out wombats! logo

PBS KIDS Work It Out Wombats Activity Stations

Education and Teaching | Elementary school & under

Join Arizona PBS for several fun activities focused on computational thinking, including "Imaginary Ice Cream Delivery” and “Shape Cakes." Also meet one of the…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | Cronkite/8 ( CRONK ) | 2nd floor CRONK – 1st Amendment Forum


Cronkite Building in Downtown Phoenix

Visit Arizona PBS Master Control Room

Humanities | All ages

Go behind the scenes to see how your favorite shows get broadcast to your home.

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | Cronkite/8 ( CRONK ) | 5th Floor


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