McWane Science Center

08/28/2026

Safe hands on and off the pitch! 🧤🐍 We recently had Birmingham Legion FC’s very own goalkeeper, Jass, stop by McWane Science Center for a special meet-and-greet with Kaa the boa constrictor! Who do you think has the better grip?

Best of luck to Jass and Birmingham Legion FC at their away game this Saturday! ⚽️ You can come see Kaa and more animals at Survival of the Slowest, now at McWane!

08/28/2026

It's not 🚀rocket science. Wait... Yes, it is! Learn how rockets work and how to make your own in this episode of ✨Sci Sparks!✨

Check out McWane Science Center's YouTube channel for a full playlist of Sci Sparks and STEM videos! https://www.youtube.com//

08/27/2026

🚧Pardon our progress! Our beloved Cahaba River tank will begin undergoing renovations starting tomorrow, August 28. This exhibit is expected to remain closed for a few weeks as we create a better home for our river animal ambassadors. We look forward to sharing the newly renovated tank when it is complete!

08/26/2026

🦎Piccolo is a rescue iguana. She enjoys salads, hibiscus flowers, and watching humans from the saftey of her enclosure. Come see Piccolo and her friends at Survival of the Slowest, a traveling exhibit now at McWane Science Center!

08/25/2026

🏠🎓🔬Last chance to register for McWane Science Center's Homeschool Labs! Registration for this season closes August 30.

Did you know that McWane Science Center is an approved Education Service Provider for CHOOSE Act Alabama? Families using education savings account (ESA) funds through this program can now use them to register for McWane Homeschool Labs!

Learn more, see the program schedule, and register today at: https://mcwane.org/learning/parents/homeschool-labs/

08/24/2026

⚠ATTN TEACHERS! ⏳Time to apply to be Celebrate Science is running out! Applications for our exhibit design competition will close on Aug. 28th. Apply now at
https://mcwane.org/learning/teachers/teacher-resources/

08/21/2026

We heard you wanted more! Two additional screenings of The Odyssey are coming to McWane's IMAX Dome this weekend. Catch this cinematic masterpiece at 6:30 PM on both Saturday and Sunday (8/22-23).

🎟Tickets: https://mcwane.org/blog/imax/the-odyssey/

08/21/2026

What do elite soccer players and tortoises have in common? More than you think! We teamed up with Birmingham Legion FC to discover each of their strengths and see where soccer meets science.

This Saturday, come learn about our animals at McWane Science Center during the day, then head over to Protective Stadium to cheer on Legion FC at 7:00 PM!

08/20/2026

See why schools across Alabama choose McWane Science Center to bring classroom learning to life! 🔬✨ Thanks to Bham Now - Birmingham’s modern media for highlighting the impact of our hands-on field trips. Book your fall field trips today!

🚌 GET OUT OF THE CLASSROOM: Birmingham-area teachers say McWane Science Center field trips create real aha! moments for students. Fall sign-ups are open now—here's how your school can get in on it. and fall sign-ups are open now. Here's how your school can get in on it.👇 NowPartner