We have the space for celebrations that are out of this world!
Who is the star of your special event? PARI can give your celebration a place to shine its brightest! PARI is the perfect venue for an unforgettable event for the important people and occasions in your life.
Space, Science, and Nature lovers will be delighted by our site. We can help put together the perfect fit for your needs with facilities, activities, and meals. We can also host corporate events like conferences, team building, and trainings. Plan a day, or a longer visit.
We'd be delighted to be the spot for your next:
🛏️PARI has options for overnight stays so you can relax and enjoy without ending your day with a drive home.
🍴Book our dining hall, Smiley’s, to feed a crowd. Or, plan a picnic outside. Ask us about catering options, or bring your own food. View all of our Dining Options
🚀Add some activities to your day with our hands-on STEM and Space Science programs for a unique and engaging experience. Some activities have items you make and take home.
🧑🔬Let one of our scientists guide you on a tour of our museum and exhibits.
🏓Spend time in our game room with game tables like pool, air hockey, foosball, ping pong, and board games.
🎞️Use conference and presentation rooms to put on a show of your own. We have spaces that hold up to one hundred people at a time with a variety of audio and video equipment to suit your needs.
🪐Toast marshmallows around a campfire or lay back and take in views of the night sky with evening observations or planetarium shows.
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