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McWane Science Center
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McWane Science Center

Birmingham, AL

Downtown children's science museum with hands-on exhibits, Itty Bitty Magic City, family programs, and a cafe.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Birthday parties

Available

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

BabiesToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Museum exhibitsToddler areaPretend playSensory playClimbing structure

Family amenities

Cafe on siteFood available

Birthday party options

Birthday parties

Accessibility and comfort

Sensory-friendly

Visit options

Drop-in visitsMembership availableClasses or events

Price range

Mid-range

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Operator type

Museum

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Restaurant on site

Yes

Plan Your Visit

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

About the Venue

McWane Science Center is Birmingham's flagship hands-on science museum and a strong fit for families seeking indoor play. For younger children, the Itty Bitty Magic City area includes a toddler spot, interactive storefront play, water play, and a climbing structure. The museum also offers memberships, programming, exhibits, and on-site food service.

Accessibility & Comfort

Sensory-friendly

Gallery

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Quick Summary

Best for

Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Birthday parties

Available

Contact Information

Address

Birmingham, AL

Location
AlabamaGreater BirminghamBirmingham, AL
Source & Verification

Last updated

April 4, 2026

Source

Ai Region Research 2026 04 02

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