McWane Science Center
May the Fourth be with You at McWane Science Center
McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, ALA long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, Star Wars hit the big screen. Celebrate Star Wars with themed programming at McWane on this special day in May.
St Paddy’s Day Science at McWane Science Center
McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, ALNo luck of the Irish required, just plain ol’ science to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
Einsteins’s Birthday and Pi Day at McWane Science Center
McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, ALColor & Light, Demonstration Station – 10:30am Explore how light interacts with matter and tip your party hat to the founder of modern physics, Albert Einstein, as we celebration his birthday. Squishy Circuits, Explore – 11:30am Bring your clay creations to life by completing an electric circuit with conductive and insulation dough. LN2 Ice Cream,
Member Monday at McWane
McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, ALQuarterly, McWane Science Center opens its doors from 5 to 8 pm to its members for special FREE member-only programming. Reserve your family’s spot today for Member Monday by emailing membership@mcwane.org.
Big Machines Day
McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, ALGet 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.
Darwin Day at McWane Science Center
McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, ALThe mission of International Darwin Day is to inspire scientific thinking and curiosity. McWane will celebrate by exploring the scientific method as well as the animal adaptations of some of our amazing animals.
Beaker Bash The Great Outdoors
McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, ALMcWane Science Center will present our annual fundraiser, Beaker Bash—a beloved tradition for Birmingham area families. During the 2018 event ‘Beaker Bash: The Great Outdoors!’, visitors will discover the amazing science that awaits them in their own backyard. Event activities will encourage families to search the grass and the soil to explore animal and insect
Frankenstein’s Workshop McWane Science Center
McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, ALJoin us as we celebrate the bicentennial of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. We’ll explore the intersection between science fiction and today’s science advancements in electricity, robotics, synthetic biology and human enhancements.
Dinner on the Dark Side at McWane
McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, ALEnjoy dinner on the darkside before heading to Jedi training where you will discover the science of Star Wars, explore the forces of the galaxy, and have a special meet and greet with Star Wars characters! Plus, enjoy a special screening of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Tickets $25. To purchase tickets, please call Reservations
Home School Day
McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, ALIs 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, give-aways and a discounted ticket price: FREE for homeschool parents, $7 for kids, and $6 for accompanying adults.
