Maryland Science Center
A large hands-on science center beside the Inner Harbor, with dinosaur exhibits, a planetarium and an IMAX theater that suit families.
The Maryland Science Center opened in 1976 on the Inner Harbor. It has many hands-on exhibits, including a dinosaur fossil hall, human science galleries and a children's discovery area, as well as a planetarium and an IMAX giant-screen theater. On some weekend evenings, the observatory opens for stargazing. Adult admission is about $30 and includes some theater shows, making it a good choice for families or a rainy day. Located at the southwest corner of the Inner Harbor, about 10 minutes' walk from the National Aquarium.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00; often closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Inner Harbor
- Federal Hill Park
- USS Constellation & Historic Ships in Baltimore
- American Visionary Art Museum
- National Aquarium
- Reginald F. Lewis Museum
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards
- Little Italy