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McWane Center

Discover the science of fun at Alabama's state-of-the-art science center and largest IMAX Dome Theater. See the wonders of our world in action, and leave with newfound perspectives.

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Located in the heart of downtown Birmingham, McWane Center includes hands-on exhibits, an IMAX Dome Theater, simulated space missions, aquariums, teaching laboratories, exhibit galleries, a motion simulator, a presentation theater, a retail store, a restaurant, a highcycle, and a parking deck. McWane Center takes guests on a magnetic journey through extraordinary experiences that ignite learning, curiosity and fascination.

Location: 200 19th St N, Birmingham Alabama Telephone 205-714-8300 Fax 205-714-8400

Other Science nearby:
(Birmingham) McWane Center
(Birmingham) Southern Environmental Center
(Talladega) Talladega National Forest

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