Located in downtown Mobile, the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center features over 150 hands-on science adventures that promote science learning through exploration and discovery.

Three permanent galleries boast an array of striking exhibits, presentations, interactive workshops, demonstrations and IMAX films, as well as family-friendly traveling exhibits that provide themed educational programming. The science center houses “My BodyWorks”health exhibit which teaches about anatomy, nutrition and exercise in fun-filled, interactive ways. If you are wondering what to do in Mobile with kids, this is a great place to visit.

Other permanent exhibits include “Hands on the Wall”, where visitors explore the mechanics of magnetism, and “The Wharf of Wonder”, a specially designed display for young children up to five years old.

Visitors can also enjoy demonstrations or workshops in new ExploreTEC lab, the ChemLab, or the BioLab or watch a film in the J.L. Bedsole IMAX Theater. If you are looking for best things to do in Mobile Alabama with kids, this is a great stop.

65 Government St., Mobile, Alabama 36602, Phone: 251-208-6893

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