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Upcoming Events

See what’s happening at McWane Science Center this season. Don’t miss out on our special programs, lectures, after-hours events, and so much more.

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Adult Summer Camp - 18+
18+ EventMcWane After Dark
June 20, 20267:00 pm

McWane After Dark is an 18+ event series that turns the science center into an adults-only playground. Explore exhibits, enjoy themed activities, and grab a drink, all without the kids. Each event brings a new twist on science, culture, and curiosity. Check out this year’s themes and find your next night out at McWane.

Promotional graphic for McWane Science Center’s Big Machines Day event on March 7, 2026, featuring a bold yellow road‑sign design on an orange and black industrial textured background.
Built for Big Curiosity!Big Machines Day
March 7, 202710:00 am

Big Machines Day is Back & Bigger Than Ever! This year we’re doubling the excitement by expanding onto 19th Ave N and 3rd Ave N, creating more space for massive machines, family fun, and STEM discovery.

Big Machines Day at McWane Science Center poster, March 7, 2026—kids explore cranes and heavy equipment.
Live Animal ExperienceSurvival of the Slowest
June 27, 202610:00 am

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Exhibits

From the shark tank to the bubble room, dinosaur bones to Itty Bitty Magic City, McWane is bursting with immersive, interactive, and awe-inspiring exhibits all year round.

Entertainment

IMAX® Dome

Immerse yourself in movie magic at McWane’s IMAX® Dome Theater. Find out what’s showing now and get your tickets to the ultimate cinematic experience.

Feature Film
Minion gazes at giant octopus tentacle—spark curiosity for marine biology at our children's science center.
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Feature Film
Close-up of a woman with bright blue eye behind frosted glass; sci-fi poster text Disclosure Day IMAX 06.12.26
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Feature Film
Toy Story 5 poster: Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and Jessie on a frog-shaped tablet screen, It's On IMAX June 19
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Documentary
Shark Kingdom - Coming March 13
Now Showing
Documentary
Wild Rescue poster with bobcat, raccoon, fox, owl and more by a wildlife hospital.
Now Showing
Feature Film
Green alien and a space-suited explorer on a sci-fi poster, inspiring kids to explore space science at our science center.
Now Showing
A child reaches for giant soap bubbles at a children's science center bubble exhibit, hands-on STEM play.
ExplorePermanent Exhibits

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Kids and a parent explore hands-on STEM exhibit with interactive screens at a children's science center
What's NewSpecial Exhibits

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Visitors watch a science educator with gloves demonstrate a microscope experiment at a children's science center STEM lab.
Stay Up-to-DateUpcoming Events

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EducationPlan a Field Trip

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A man and children explore the Playing with Light interactive exhibit at a children's science center.
Become a MemberMemberships

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Daily Schedule
June 5, 2026
10:00STEM Bites
11:00 – 12:00Engineering Challenge
1:00Gulf Feeding
2:00Stories on Sphere
2:30Shark & Ray Feeding
3:10Field Notes

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McWane Science Center is a science museum and research center located in the historic heart of Birmingham, AL. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to sparking wonder & curiosity in our community. Join us for an experience like no other in Alabama!

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