McWane Science Center, Alabama, United States
4.5 (957 reviews) Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #4 in Birmingham Science Museums • Aquariums • Children's Museums
Closed early but fun outing
Fun and learning never end at McWane Science Center, a nonprofit, hands-on museum and IMAX(R) Dome Theater. Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder - from an amazing collection of dinosaurs to innovative environmental showcases, imaginative early childhood playgrounds, and an awe-inspiring aquarium. The energy and excitement of discovery spring to life through an extensive lineup of science demonstrations performed daily by talented educators. The adventure intensifies in the IMAX(R) Dome Theater, where wide-eyed visitors experience the sights and sounds of breathtaking films on a 5-story-tall screen surrounded by 3 tons of high-intensity speakers.
Address
200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203-3117
Mobile
Website
http://www.mcwane.org/
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday :
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday : 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Saturday, April 27, 2024, 3:14
User Ratings
4.5 based on (957 reviews)
Reviews
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5DeoniaNeveu 5:00 PM Aug 7, 2022
Lots of Fun In Learning
We enjoyed our visit to the McWane Imax Dome Theater at the Science Center in Birmingham, Alabama. We saw a Meteorite Movie that was with a real surround feel to it all in the experience. Lots of great seats in a huge Theater with the best sound affects. After the show you have a complimentary Explore, touch and learn area in relations to the show, which was really nice, including a play Weather Station Camera to pretend that you are the person giving the Weather Map on TV, lots of Fun. We recommend this place if you come to Birmingham AL.
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5Anna_in_Ohio 5:00 PM Jan 5, 2022
Loads of Fun AND Educational!
My daughter asked to go here because it looked fun. We went and had a wonderfully enjoyable day exploring all the exhibits. We took lunch across the street at Pizitz Food Hall, but the museum cafe also looked like it would have been a great choice. A highlight of the day was when Mr. Jordan brought out animals for a show - snake, tarantula, hedgehog, etc. My daughter really loved the show, and being able to touch many of the animals. Mr. Jordan was kind enough to take extra time to answer her many questions at the end of his presentation. The touch pool with stingrays and skates was also a wonderful experience, with great staff assisting. We loved our day here. Highly recommend.
