"The Maryland Science Center, located on the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, is one of the oldest scientific institutions in the United States. With interactive exhibits, a planetarium, observatory, and a cutting-edge IMAX theater, it’s a hands-on celebration of science for all ages."

Recommended for

Families and kids
Enjoy hands-on exhibits, dinosaur digs, water play zones, and kid-friendly science labs

STEM learners
Explore electricity, physics, biology, and engineering through real-world challenges and live demonstrations

Science lovers
Experience global change on a giant sphere, soar through the cosmos in the planetarium, or explore the human body up close

Educators and students
Book field trips, join science camps, or bring the science center to your school through traveling programs

Facilities

  • 13 permanent gallery exhibits across three floors
  • State-of-the-art IMAX 3D Theater
  • Davis Planetarium with immersive astronomy shows
  • Observatory with telescopes for public use
  • Science Store and on-site café

Accommodations

Dinosaur Mysteries:
Full-size dinosaur models, live lizards and toads, and hands-on dig pits

The Human Body:
"Cells: The Universe Inside Us" lets guests fly through cells and explore the body from the inside out

Life Beyond Earth:
Interactive exhibits about extremophiles and the search for habitable planets beyond Earth

Follow the Blue Crab:
Live terrapins and fish from the Chesapeake Bay, plus a massive mechanical blue crab

Activities

  • Newton’s Alley: Physics-powered fun with clouds, sound, and self-powered chair lifts
  • Power Up: Team-based electric grid challenges and energy experiments
  • Science Main: Walk past Baltimore landmarks and solve real-world science puzzles
  • The Shed: Learn tools and crafts with rotating hands-on workshops
  • SciLab: Kids don lab coats and goggles for real experiments
  • Kid’s Room: Special play-based science zone for children under 8

Educational Programs

  • Camp-ins, summer camps, and family science nights
  • Field trips, homeschool days, and educator workshops
  • Traveling science outreach to schools and libraries
  • Scholarships and youth awards for future scientists and engineers

Special Features

  • Demo Stage: Live experiments with audience interaction
  • Science on a Sphere: 3D projection system visualizing Earth and space data
  • IMAX Theater: 3D science films featuring oceans, mountains, animals, and space
  • Davis Planetarium: Star-filled journeys through black holes and galaxies

Visitor Info

  • Flexible ticketing options including exhibit-only passes
  • Group discounts and educational pricing available
  • Check the MSC website for showtimes, events, and rotating exhibits

Map & Location

Maryland Science Center, 601 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 – Phone: 410-685-5225
Located at the Inner Harbor near shops, dining, and other museums

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