The Science of Guinness World Records Opens at Arizona Science Center

It’s Your Turn to Achieve Amazing

May 19, 2023 – January 1, 2024
Sybil B. Harrington Gallery, Level 3

Be amazed. Be amazing. Come to our newest exhibition, The Science of Guinness World Records. Discover the world’s great record holders, and what it took to cement their names in the history books and potentially become a part of history yourself!

All around the world, people are pushing themselves to achieve new and amazing things. From the world’s longest mustache (14 feet!) to the most drum beats in 60 seconds (over 2100 beats… or 35 per second!), to the most consecutive pinky pull-ups (36!), the world is full of fascinating people achieving strange and incredible feats.

Now, for the first time ever, we’re looking into the science behind these mesmerizing accomplishments with our new The Science of Guinness World Records exhibition.

Go behind the scenes and see what it takes. Hear the stories of those who set out to break new ground and succeeded. Learn the secrets, then try them for yourself. Challenge your friends, your family, your classmates, or even other visitors.

Can you set a world record?

Set new records. Challenge old ones. Make the history books.

Fame and glory await those with the talent, courage, and tenacity to become #1. Be sure to check the event schedule for your opportunity to impress actual GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ adjudicators and become OFFICIALLY AMAZING™.

It’s your turn, Arizona. Achieve Amazing.

Plan Your Visit Today

The Science of Guinness World Records is a production of Science North and in partnership with Ripley Entertainment Inc. and Guinness World Records. #AchieveAmazing

Pricing 

Member Admission: $6.95* | General Admission: $8.95* | Children under 3 are always FREE.

*General admission ticket required. Additional tickets are required for the Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, Dorrance Planetarium and featured exhibition.