Birmingham Science Museum

McWane Science Center    

www.mcwane.org
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McWane Science Center's mission is to "spark wonder and curiosity about our world through hands-on science." To accomplish this mission, McWane Science Center combines unique assets to …
McWane Science Center's mission is to "spark wonder and curiosity about our world through hands-on science." To accomplish this mission, McWane Science Center combines unique assets to create hands-on science-learning experiences parents and teachers value and kids love.

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Mar 14, 2024
Love the time and effort it took to make the murals !!!! Must see down to the details would definitely go see the area again Full review by keiong2022
Feb 25, 2024
My kids, ages 9 and 10, and I all enjoyed this museum. Pretty much everything is hands-on, and my kids were just the right age to figure things out on their own. I also enjoyed doing some of the acti… Full review by Elizabeth K
Nov 9, 2023
Hands on learning displays that teach scientific concepts. Geared for children, not so great for adults. Imax is great. Full review by SeeAmerica21
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Inspiring a Life Long Love of Science
Features four floors of hands-on science exhibits as well as the only IMAX theater in Birmingham.Fun and learning never end at M…
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Lose Themselves in Science, Nature and Eng…
McWane Science Centre is an interactive attraction where visitors of all ages can lose themselves in science, nature and engineerin…
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Experience the World Through Science Ende…
This Science Center empowers visitors to experience the world through science endeavors and savvy appears. A wide iety of …
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A hands-on science museum, the McWane Science Center allows visitors to test physics principles, explore aquatic habitats, simulate s…
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Established:1998

Questions & answers

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Can you leave for lunch and come back during your visit?
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Yes. If I remember correctly, you have the pass for the whole day and can come and go for the whole day.
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Answer by Garnet B · Jan 7, 2021
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Is it free for retired military?
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I think there might be a discount but probably not totally free
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Is it free for retired military?
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Not sure.
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How much are tickets?
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My daughters are ages 15 & 16. Will they be too older for this adventure?? I have two younger nephews that are at perfect age for this.
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Can I flight mi drone in hoover, Birmingham, Alabama .
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dunno. call and ask the police. if its any help, i didnt see any private drones over Birmingham at anytime in the week in August 2018 that i was there. Not even in the parks
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What is the ASTC program?
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As a benefit of your membership, you have free or discounted admission to 350 museums and science centers across the country through the Association of Science-Technology …
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As a benefit of your membership, you have free or discounted admission to 350 museums and science centers across the country through the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC...
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