Dr Seuss Day at McWane

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

One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish! Join us for some Seuss science!

Big Machines Day

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

Get your motors running and head over to McWane Science Center for a truckload of fun. Spend a constructive day getting up close and personal with some big machines.

Noon Year’s Eve

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

Celebrate the New Year (a few hours early!) at our Noon Year’s Eve Celebration! Enjoy a Spectacular Science Demonstration, and dance the afternoon away as we count down to 2019 with a sparkling juice toast and a very special surprise to welcome in the “noon” year!

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Santa’s Gingerbread Workshop

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

Build a new holiday tradition with McWane Science Center at the inaugural Santa’s Gingerbread Workshop. Create an unforgettable experience as you engineer your very own edible masterpiece with fresh baked gingerbread and decorations from the candy buffet. Bring your imagination and leave the clean-up to us! Take a break from construction to visit Santa over

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Santa’s Gingerbread Workshop at McWane

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

Build a new holiday tradition with McWane Science Center at the inaugural Santa’s Gingerbread Workshop. Create an unforgettable experience as you engineer your very own edible masterpiece with fresh baked gingerbread and decorations from the candy buffet. Bring your imagination and leave the clean-up to us! Take a break from construction to visit Santa over

Make It at McWane

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

Join McWane Makers to create, make, and craft holiday gifts for friends and family. Uncover the science behind the art of soap making, bath bombs, plastic fusing, and more. Maybe you’ll even make something for yourself.

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Turkey Science at McWane

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

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, it’s time for Turkey Science, the only science activity that features November’s favorite bird.

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An Evening at Hogwarts

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

Calling all witches, wizards, and muggles: Grab your wizard robe and cross Platform 9 ¾ to McWane’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Enjoy dinner in the Great Hall, make your own wizard wand, concoct potions, attend flying lessons, and more!  After class is dismissed, grab your complimentary popcorn and drink as you view a special

Homewchool 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, give-aways and a discounted ticket price: FREE for home school parents, $7 for

Itty Bitty Magic City Promotion Day

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

Did you graduate from Kindergarten in May? You are invited to the Itty Bitty Magic City Promotion Party. Graduates will receive a certificate, graduation photo, and a special play time in Itty Bitty before McWane opens. Then grab a scavenger hunt and check out the McWane Makers public programs and activities outside of Itty Bitty