About our rating systemThis science-based kids' attraction has been on Baltimore's waterfront forever. But it's no dinosaur—the Maryland Science Center is constantly reinventing itself with new exhibits and updates to old favorites. The planetarium, long a must-see, now uses digital technology to make the heavens sing. Hands-on exhibits have always been a mainstay here but The Shed takes that paradigm to new levels with wonderful projects, supported by an eager staff (recently kids and their parents were given the opportunity to make objects that flew). Exhibits are spread over three floors and include "Dinosaur Mysteries," displays about the Hubble Space Telescope, and a five-story-tall IMAX theater so popular the MSC screens films for the public on weekends. The Crosby Ramsey Observatory is free to the public on Fridays 7 to 10:30pm.
Baltimore› Attraction
Maryland Science Center
601 Light St.
Our Rating
Neighborhood
South side of Inner Harbor
Hours
April–late June Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 11am–5pm; late June–Sept Sun–Thurs 10am–6pm, Fri–Sat 10am–8pm; Oct–Jan Tues–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 11am–5pm; Jan–March Tues–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 11am–5pm
Transportation
Water taxi stop nearby; on Charm City Circulator Purple and Banner routes
Phone
410/685-5225
Prices
Planetarium: $17 adults, $16 seniors, $14 children 3–12; planetarium plus IMAX film: $21 adults, $20 seniors, $18 children 3–12; special exhibits additional charge
Amenities
Web site
Maryland Science Center
Neighborhood
South side of Inner Harbor
Hours
April–late June Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 11am–5pm; late June–Sept Sun–Thurs 10am–6pm, Fri–Sat 10am–8pm; Oct–Jan Tues–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 11am–5pm; Jan–March Tues–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 11am–5pm
Transportation
Water taxi stop nearby; on Charm City Circulator Purple and Banner routes
Phone
410/685-5225
Prices
Planetarium: $17 adults, $16 seniors, $14 children 3–12; planetarium plus IMAX film: $21 adults, $20 seniors, $18 children 3–12; special exhibits additional charge
Amenities
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601 Light St. BaltimoreNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
