Tours and Tickets to Experience Maryland Science Center

There are plenty of ways to experience the Maryland Science Center. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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Tickets for the Maryland Science Center cost US$29.95 for adults, US$28.95 for seniors aged 62 and over, and US$21.95 for children aged 3–12. Kids under 3 enter for free. There is an additional US$5 fee for IMAX screenings

The Maryland Science Center boasts three floors of exhibits on all things science, many of which are interactive. Highlights include the dinosaur collection on the ground floor, featuring skeletons of Tyrannosaurus rex and an Astrodon; Newton’s Alley, an interactive exhibit exploring force and motion; and the Davis Planetarium, where you can learn all about space. There’s also The Shed, an arts and workshop space where older kids can take part in craft activities.

Yes, the Maryland Science Center is great for kids, with a wide variety of exhibits that are both informative and interactive. What may surprise visitors is that the museum caters to adults, too. Expect a year-round roster of special adult events, everything from after-hours wine tastings in the dinosaur exhibit to spooky film screenings for Halloween.

Weekday mornings are usually the quietest time to visit the Maryland Science Center, especially during the academic year when school is in session (unless a field trip is planned). The museum is closed on Mondays, so plan your visit from Tuesday to Sunday. Weekends can get busy, but the center stays open an extra hour in the afternoon.

Yes, all exhibits at the Maryland Science Center are ADA-compliant and wheelchair accessible, including the IMAX Theater and the Davis Planetarium. Wheelchairs are available for loan on a first-come, first-served basis. There are also accessibility aids available, including braille guides, tactile toys, and noise-reducing ear muffs.