McWane CenterDescriptionMcWane Science Center is Alabama’s premier science center, aquarium and IMAX Dome Theater. It features four floors of exciting interactive science exhibits and displays: visitors can make their own animated movie, build a roller coaster or ride a bicycle along a wire 30 feet above the ground. One of the Center’s main attractions is World of Water exhibit, where visitors can make waves on an eroding shoreline, investigate salt marsh creatures, and explore the awesome story of water and its importance to life on our planet. In addition to permanent exhibits, McWane Science Center constantly features traveling exhibits from other famous museums around the world.
Entrance FeeAdventure Halls Only
Adults (13-64): $9
Kids (2-12) & Seniors (65+): 8
Free under 2
Adventure Halls + IMAX
Adults (13-64): $14
Kids (2-12) & Seniors (65+): 12
Free under 2
Operating HoursOpen every day except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Day and Easter Sunday.
September – May
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
June – August
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Getting ThereLocated at 2nd Avenue North and 19th Street in downtown Birmingham, McWane Science Center is easily accessible from Interstate 65, Interstate 59/20, Highway 31 and Highway 280.
200 19th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: (205) 714-8300
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