Established in 1983, the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center is a non-profit museum that focuses on promoting education in science, math, and technology through inquiry based educational activities. Located in the historic downtown area of Mobile, Alabama, the center is the only science and technology center serving south Alabama, south Mississippi, and northwest Florida
The center was originally conceived by a group of volunteers in 1976 to create a place that would improve the community in Mobile through science-based educational programs. The public was enthusiastic about the idea and contributed actively towards its cause. One of the offerings included a generous donation of the historic Bragg-Mitchell Mansion and its surrounding site. As a result, the museum was able to set up its first building near the mansion. But when it started to grow, the need for a larger space prompted the museum to relocate to a newer and bigger location on 65 Government Street in 1998, and it has been there ever since.
Today, this Alabama museum welcomes on average 150,000 visitors annually, and it aims to “inspire curiosity and ingenuity through active exploration of the sciences.” While the center is host to more than 150 interactive exhibits and supplementary themed education programs, it also has a wide range of outreach programs, field trips, and summer camps that bring science to the public. With an onsite IMAX Theater as well, it is no wonder that the center has been widely regarded as one of the city's best family attractions. Photo: Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
Things to Do in Mobile, Alabama: Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
- Exhibits
- My Bodyworks
- iHealthy Life Science Lab
- IMAX Dome Theater
- Cover Photo: Courtesy of Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center