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McWane Science Center


McWane Science Center
200 19th St N
Birmingham, AL 35203
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 28 attractions in Birmingham
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Interactive adventures are the theme at this exciting complex which includes ScienceQuest, with hands-on science fun; an IMAX dome theater; Just Mice... more » Interactive adventures are the theme at this exciting complex which includes ScienceQuest, with hands-on science fun; an IMAX dome theater; Just Mice Size, where tots under 6 learn, build and express themselves creatively; World of Water, with creatures from around the world and the amazing HighCycle, which gives you the thrill of a tightrope ride without the danger. « less
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Attraction type: Science museum
Address: 200 19th St N Birmingham, AL 35203
Tel: 205 714 8300
Fax: 205 714 8400

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“IMAX THEATER - Transformers 2”
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1 of 5 stars
Zoto1
Birmingham
27 Jun 2009

Extremely disappointed with the picture quality and format viewing this action film in an Imax theater. The film clarity was poor. We had a prime seating position and had difficulty following the films action on this large curved screen. It is clear that the seating position is too close to the screen leading to poor peripheral vision capability. The sould... more

“Fantastic, had a hard time tearing our kids away”
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5 of 5 stars
FamilyN
London, England
18 Aug 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

We brought our 4 year old & 6 year old daughters here. They had a fantastic time. There was so many fun things for them to see and do that we were not able to get to all of them. Our girls were fascinated by the many interactive exhibits that the museum had to offer. If we lived nearby, we... more

“Wonderful Family Day”
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5 of 5 stars
BrazilianTravellers
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
17 Mar 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Today with the IMAX theater experience for our family and our friends with us we had the very best birthday outing. All the staff were so helpful, the kids (2,3, 4, 5, 7) and parents all thoroughly enjoyed the exhibits and exploration activities. more

“rip off”
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1 of 5 stars
rockwood84
southern, u.s.
20 Feb 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

our sons seventh grade shape class rode a bus 3 hours to get to mcwane center. one exhibit we were told we could not enter if we did not work for a school ,so me and tree other people got to sit outside for four hours till the exhibit was over. now this is my fourth time to visit mcwane... more

“One of the best science museums around”
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5 of 5 stars
LC1968
Las Cruces, New Mexico
31 Dec 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

We loved this place--nice, new exhibits, good balance of text to buttons and other interactive stuff--interesting ways of presenting scientific material. we spent about 4 hours there when the museum was not really crowded and had a chance to do everything. DO NOT MISS this activity if you are touring Birmingham with young children. more

“McWane Your Brain”
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4 of 5 stars
sadiesangel
destin, fl
23 Nov 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

The kids really enjoyed this center. However there were 2 issues that we had: 1) There isn't enough staff to ensure that children get a chance to see each display. There were kids running around unattended and wouldn't "share" the displays so we unfortunately missed out on some of them because of this. 2) It is advertised as 4 stories... more

“Wondeful visit with the Grandchildren”
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4 of 5 stars
NurseHolt
Enterprise, Alabama
9 Apr 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

Birmingham is centrally located for our family to meet here. This was a geat place to meet and take they grandchildren. There was something for all ages and they children loved it. The IMAX was nice, too. Plan on paying $5 for parking, also, per vehicle. Do skip the Movies Cafe if you can. The health rating was in the... more

“Don't miss the museum”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
31 Mar 2004
10/10 found this review helpful

We had a great time here: IMAX theatre, interactive exhibits and a nifty marine life collection in a setting that didn't seem crowded even though the place was busy. We caught a Titanic exhibit that was exceptionally well done. Hint:order your IMAX tickets in advance. This spot draws groups and if we'd not already had tickets, it might have been... more

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200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Tel: 205 714 8300 Fax: 205 714 8400