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Maryland Science Center

601 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230
410-685-5225
Ranked #16 of 138 attractions in Baltimore
4.5 of 5 stars 125 Reviews
Type: Science Museums
Description: This popular museum is located in Harborplace.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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New York
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We ran out of time (4 hours) and wasn't able to see everything cuz there's so much to see and for the kids to play/take part. I definitely recommend anyone with kids to go in the morning so that you will have enough time.

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Baltimore, Maryland
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The science center is filled with all sort of topics and displays that will entertain many different tastes.Children and adults will have fun while learning all sorts of things

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Hightstown
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

This place is outdated and just boring as all heck. Avoid, bascially you are paying for the Planetarium and 4D as the exhibits are pathetic!! Really, they still have the tap a can and it makes body function noises, awful!

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See 2 more reviews by Rhino1974 for Baltimore
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012 via mobile

The museum was a great place to visit , the Imax theater was great and they had really good and educational exhibits

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pa
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130 reviews 130 reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
191 helpful votes 191 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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If you have curious kids, this is a good visit. There is a little bit of each discipline in science. I would not recommend this as an adult must do, unless you really enjoy science. If you do, then the content will probably be too minimal for your enjoyment. I thought the age level of the material being presented was... More

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Gravette, Arkansas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Great for children or even teens looking to get out of the hotel for a little while. Absolutely perfect for a rainy day activity. Make sure you have a little while to look around, theres lots to see.

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Baltimore, Maryland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

We've purchased annual memberships several times because this is a great place to take the kids. Many hands-on exhibits for kids of all ages.

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Londonderry, New Hampshire
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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Based on prior experience, I didn't think we'd spend much more than an hour or two at the science center. With all of the improvements they've made in recent years, I think you could spend an entire day there. We were there for three hours and only viewed 2 of the three floors. Most of the exhibits were clean and... More

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Frederick, Maryland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Went to the Science Center as part of a large group of school age children. 3 floors of interactive fun, hands on exciting exhibits and live "shows'. Something for ages 6-12 and especially for those that take an interest in science. I would go back again to bring my own children, just to be able to stroll through and see... More

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Annapolis, Maryland
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104 reviews 104 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Kids and kids at heart love this place. Several floors of exhibits and a great Imax theatre. When it's raining, this is a number two choice behind the Aquarium.

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