Maryland Science Center
Maryland Science Center, Science museum in Inner Harbor, Baltimore, United States
The Maryland Science Center contains multiple floors of exhibits dedicated to physics, space exploration, dinosaurs, and earth sciences with interactive displays throughout the building.
The institution traces its origins to 1797 when the Maryland Academy of Sciences was founded to promote scientific research and education in the region.
The permanent exhibits merge technology with scientific principles, encouraging visitors to participate in experiments and demonstrations that illustrate fundamental concepts of natural sciences.
The center welcomes visitors from Wednesday through Friday between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, and extends hours until 5:00 PM during weekends, with IMAX shows scheduled daily.
The Davis Planetarium presents astronomical programs using advanced projection technology that displays over 8,500 stars on its 50-foot dome ceiling.
Location: Baltimore
Inception: 1976
Official opening: 1976
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 601 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230 21230
Opening Hours: Monday-Tuesday closed; Wednesday-Friday 10:00-16:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; July 4 10:00-17:00; December 25 closed
Phone: +14106852370
Website: http://marylandsciencecenter.org
GPS coordinates: 39.28140,-76.61190
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41
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