The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) is a professional membership organization with a vision of increased understanding of and engagement with science and technology among all people and a mission to champion and support science and technology centers and museums and the entire science engagement field.
Founded in 1973, ASTC champions and supports more than 500 science centers, technology museums, natural history museums, children’s museums, and other STEM-rich, place-based institutions, such as nature centers, aquariums, planetariums, zoos, and botanical gardens throughout North America and in nearly 50 countries—as well as nearly 200 other organizations that share an interest in science learning and engagement. ASTC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit educational organization.
ASTC works to advance our vision and support our members through the implementation of its strategic framework, which can be found here. Grounded in a commitment to work inclusively, collaboratively, humbly, and effectively with members and partners, ASTC is building capacity across three strategic approaches:
- Champion public engagement with science
- Strengthen members and their capacity
- Build a more equitable and sustainable future
Visit our Jobs in Science Engagement page for opportunities
at ASTC-member organizations and partners.