A good way to spend an afternoon. I am a local, a ...

A good way to spend an afternoon. I am a local, a member, and have been for years. I go every few months or so. The laser was upgraded, and the laser shows are great, albeit they do use much of the same tracks in each show. The butterfly dome is a welcome break from Seattle winter - full of green plants, about 25 degrees Celsius, and crammed with colorful butterflies. The IMAX theaters have been remodeled, so if you want to see some special effects laden blockbuster, this is the spot.

The special events vary. Some are tailored more for kids, but they alternate with adult-oriented fare. The rest of the exhibits are definitely more for the tykes, which is a bit disappointing unless you like people watching. If you like people watching, this is a GREAT place to do it.