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Mcwane Science Center

Mcwane Science Center is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Birmingham, Alabama. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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What is Mcwane Science Center?

The McWane Science Center is a science museum and research archive located in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, United States. The state-of-the-art hands-on science center, aquarium, and 250-seat IMAX Dome Theater is housed in the historic and refurbished Loveman's department store building. It opened to the public on July 11, 1998.

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Museum details

Name
Mcwane Science Center
Type
Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
City
Birmingham
State
Alabama
Website
http://www.mcwane.org
IMLS Museum ID
8409500650
Coordinates
33.51539, -86.80816
What kind of museum is Mcwane Science Center?

Mcwane Science Center is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →

Where is Mcwane Science Center located?

Mcwane Science Center is located in Birmingham, Alabama at approximately 33.51539, -86.80816. See the map above.

Does Mcwane Science Center have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.mcwane.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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