Fun and learning never end at McWane Science Center, a nonprofit, hands-on museum and IMAX® 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® 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.
Designed to inspire a life-long love of learning, McWane Science Center has welcomed millions of visitors since opening its doors in 1998. Explorers — from ages 1 to 100 — flock year-round to see, to hear, to touch, and to experience the wonder of science in one of the South’s most unique venues.
McWane Science Center is open seven days a week, 360 days a year, and now offers new extended hours. See below for information about admission prices to both the museum and the IMAX® Dome Theater.
Note: Hours and admission are subject to change without notice and are subject to a 10% sales tax.
Current McWane Science Admission Rates
Museum
$13.00 – Adults (13-64)
$9.00 – Kids (2-12)
$12 – Seniors (65+)
Free – Under 2
IMAX ® Film Ticket (Educational Films)
$9.00 – Adults (13-64)
$8.00 – Kids (2-12) & Seniors (65+)
Free – Under 2
Combo (Museum & IMAX Film)
$18.00 – Adults (13-64)
$14.00 – Kids (2-12)
$16 – Seniors (65+)
Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from Memorial Day, May 27, through Labor Day.
2011/02/07 - 2037/01/01
Additional time info:
Monday – Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sunday 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Special Hours and Closings: Closed New Year’ s Day, Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, Closed Easter Sunday, Closed Thanksgiving Day
McWane Science Center
200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203