A few weeks ago, we decided to go to the
McWane Science Center in downtown Birmingham. It had been YEARS since we had been and they were having an "
Everest weekend" which gave you admission to the museum and an IMAX movie for $10! You can't beat that!
McWane is celebrating their 20th year this year, so it's a perfect time to go visit for the first time or if you are like us, return after many years! Their mission is to "spark wonder and curiosity about our world through hands-on science". Perfect combination of fun and learning. I mean, where else can you lay on a bed of nails?!? OUCH.
They have SO MANY cool and fun exhibits to try. We didn't even touch half of them.
The main floor has most of the hand-on exhibits that are super cool. You can go into a room and it will simulate hurricane force winds! You can experience extreme magnetic power. You can experience mind playing tricks like this little room below. Ha! It's so fun.
The top floor was featuring a Dinosaurs in Motion exhibit. There were life-size metal dinosaurs that you could interact with. It's kind of hard to explain but there were levers (almost like game joysticks) that would allow you to move certain parts of the dinosaur. Art and Science blended together!
The next level was all about the world of water. It showcased animals in the ocean and the rivers.
They also had an interactive "pool" where you could touch a stingray and a SHARK! It was super slimy and gross and fun at the same time!
The aquariums were beautiful! They even had staff holding a snake. TEN FEET back, please!
The last thing we did was go to the IMAX. They have multiple shows, but we chose to see the one on Everest. We got our popcorn and heading in for the big show. You even learn about the science of pop when getting your popcorn. Always learning!
It was such a fun and educational way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Bring the kids, bring your friends, just bring yourself to McWane to spark some wonder and fun into that brain of yours!
