McWane Science Center

McWane Science Center is a science museum Birmingham located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (205) 714-8300

  • Website

    mcwane.org

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  • Type

    Science Museum

Address

200 19th St N (2nd Ave N) Birmingham , AL 35203 United States

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Greg Salinas

Great for kids. Membership really worth it, especially for kids 3-6. Glad they're expanding as some of the exhibits are starting to show their age. Always something new for the kids to see and learn.

Rachel Mallett

We're members & it's a great investment. If you love it like we do, it will pay for itself quickly! Don't forget the lower level, aquariums , rays & sharks you can touch, & plenty of educational info.

Michelle Bowen

Buy the membership! Not only do members save money in café and gift shop , but they park for free and get to preview some of the areas before they open to the public. There is so much fun to be had!

NASA

Immerse yourself in 4 floors of science fun! Visit the Science On a Sphere® (SOS). SOS is a display system that uses computers/video projectors to project planetary data onto a 6-foot diameter sphere!

Tiffany Terry

There are hundreds of activities for children of all ages, as well as adults. There's an indoor play area for toddlers, area to touch stingrays , thousands of hands on activities. You can make a day of

JD Malone

Best to plan for a few hours here. The kids loved it and the exhibits are quite interesting.

Wired

Features interactive exhibits , celebrating science – from an amazing collection of dinosaurs to innovative environmental showcases, imaginative early childhood playgrounds , an awe-inspiring aquarium . Read more

Charles Williams

Customer service was awesome. I had accidentally purchased an extra combo ticket for a group and they refunded it with no problems.

Crystal Murphy

Come after 1pm during the school year---it's a lot less crowded and you will still have plenty of time to explore!

brigita

They have reciprocal relationships with other museums across the country . Our children's museum membership (WI) got us in for free! :-)

Lillian Walton

My 3 year old loved it!!! We could stay there all day!

Curtis Correll

This place is awesome. Main floor is really fun, but the other floors are less interactive.

Gabriel Rothblatt

The third floor has rotating exhibits , right now there is a zipline , maze, huge slide and many more fun active exhibits !

NASA

Immerse yourself in 4 floors of science fun! Visit the Challenger Learning Center area to participate in space themed experiments and mission simulations. Read more

Gabriel Rothblatt

The door to the just mice size has a child lock on it. Watching adults fail at it is a never ending source of amusement. Worth the membership all by itself!

Hannah Harrington

Clean facility , lots to do. Staff is friendly .

Monique

Great, educational fun for everyone... Parking is $5..entirely too high!

Matt Scalici

Friday afternoons are a great time to go if your kids aren't fans of big crowds.

Latonia Nettles

This place is awesome. It brought out the kid in me ????

Sherita A.

Love our membership. So worth the cost!

Latonia Nettles

My favorite place to be a kid

JenKudu

Go on a weekday for a little more one on one time with the exhibits .

Yaquelin Trejo

Everything

DeMario Cunningham

The best station is the gravity ball.

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Bo Bearden

Field trip with second grade.

Vasha Hunt

Good science explorations

Regions Bank

This season's IMAX films are presented by Regions.

Christie Dedman

Use coupon code Birmingham Bargain Mom to save $10 off any membership package expires 12/31/10

Nancy Turbyfill

Teachers get in free!

Tyce Calvert

DO NOT WATCH A MOVIE HERE. BATMAN JUST QUIT AFTER 20 MINUTES. I've only been waiting for this movie for a year and a half!!! THOROUGHLY DISAPPOINTED!!!

Daniel Bates

Worth the membership

Micah Messersmith

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Steven Gallagher

Avoid the food court . Barf!

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7.8
Movie Theater
IMAX Dome, McWane Center

The higher up in the theater you are, the better the viewing experience for a IMAX film. - John Richardson

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Great place. Try to get a tour, the guides have great stories. - Eike K

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9.1
Park
Railroad Park

They have a wonderful restaurant. I am a vegan and they give me plenty of options as well as a wine selection. Great for a walk with a date at night (^_^) - Jazie Bee

Food Court
Smart Cafe @McWane

Bowl-a-petite!!!! Get the Mac n cheese w chicken, it's the best ever!!! - Tandy Dolin

8.7
Food Court
Pizitz Food Hall

So many options and everything is delicious. It's a little tight inside but if it's not too hot out go sit outside and enjoy the patio. - Asher Kahn-Krell