Beaker Bash at McWane Center

McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL

Have you ever wondered how lightning works? Or why snowflakes never look alike? Find out the answers to questions like these and more at McWane Science Center’s biggest party of the year! You are invited to join us and your favorite meteorologists* as incredible, one-of-a-kind activities rain down all over McWane during this one-night-only event!

Big Machines Day

McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL

Get your motors running and join us at McWane Science Center for a truckload of fun. Spend a constructive day getting up close and personal with some big machines. Big Machines Day is brought to you by CraneWorks.

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Sweet Science

McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL

Science never tasted so sweet! Join us for Valentine’s Day and the tastiest activities.

Homeschool Day at McWane

McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL

Is your child a home school student looking for a fun and educational way to spend the day? Plan a trip to McWane Science Center on Home School Day! There will be special programs, live science demonstrations, and a discounted ticket price: FREE for homeschool parents, $7 for kids, and $6 for accompanying adults.

Storm McWane

McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL

Bring your little Alien and storm McWane. Come in peace, dressed in your extraterrestrial best, September 20-22 and receive $5.10 off a combo ticket for General Admission to the Adventure Halls + Apollo 11: First Steps in the IMAX Dome Theater. Out of this world programming will be transmitted over this frequency shorty, so stay

Storm McWane

McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL

Bring your little Alien and storm McWane. Come in peace, dressed in your extraterrestrial best, September 20-22 and receive $5.10 off a combo ticket for General Admission to the Adventure Halls + Apollo 11: First Steps in the IMAX Dome Theater. Out of this world programming will be transmitted over this frequency shorty, so stay

Storm McWane

McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL

Bring your little Alien and storm McWane. Come in peace, dressed in your extraterrestrial best, September 20-22 and receive $5.10 off a combo ticket for General Admission to the Adventure Halls + Apollo 11: First Steps in the IMAX Dome Theater. Out of this world programming will be transmitted over this frequency shorty, so stay

First Responder’s Day

McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL

Honor the service of Birmingham’s real-life superheroes. Meet local first responders*, and learn about the everyday science that helps them tackle their daily jobs. *First Responders will receive half price admission with a valid ID for up to 5 family members.

When Dinosaurs Ruled the Arts

McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL

Join the ASC and McWane for a dinosaur playdate! This will be a Jurassic paradise for dinosaur-loving families and full of activities. And this is just the beginning of the excitement as the Alys Stephens Center brings dinosaurs to life in Birmingham with DINO-LIGHTS on September 20th. This family day is free to all McWane

Homewschool Day at McWane

McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL

Is your child a home school student looking for a fun and educational way to spend the day? Plan a trip to McWane Science Center on Home School Day (first Monday of each month)! There will be special programs, live science demonstrations, and a discounted ticket price: FREE for home school parents, $7 for kids,