Accessibility
Statement of Nondiscrimination
The Maryland Science Center operates in accordance with nondiscriminatory requirements including, but not limited to, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any amendments to these Acts. No individual shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, disability, age, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, religion, or any other legally protected classification, be excluded from participating in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program, service, or benefit provided by the Maryland Science Center.
General Information
Wheelchair Accessibility - The Maryland Science Center is wheelchair accessible. Elevators and ramps are located throughout the museum to help you move around. Blue-uniformed staff and volunteers can help you find the best route to where you’re going. Please ask for the Manager on Duty if you have specific mobility questions or concerns.
The Maryland Science Center has a limited number of wheelchairs available on a first-come first-served basis. Please see our Security staff or ask for the Manager on Duty to arrange for the use of one of our wheelchairs.
Exhibit Spaces
All of our exhibits are designed to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Most individual units are wheelchair accessible. For guests who are deaf or hard of hearing, videos include open captions. For those who are blind or have low vision, most exhibits include tactile experiences. Braille Guides are available for select exibits. Additionally, some exhibit spaces are staffed. Blue-uniformed staff and volunteers are available in these areas to facilitate your experience. See below for specific information about individual exhibit spaces.
Theater/Presentation Spaces
The Maryland Science Center has several theater / presentation spaces located throughout the building. All are wheelchair acccessible. For additional information about each space, please see below.
Note about schedule: The programs listed below are currently scheduled during the period of April - June 2013. However, not all of the programs listed may be available on the day of your visit. Also, scheduled presentations may change without notice. Please check our daily schedule to find out which programs are being offered at the time of your visit.
Level 1
IMAX Theater
The IMAX Theater is wheelchair accessible. One of our blue-uniformed theater ushers will be happy to escort you to the accessible seating area. At least 10 minutes notice prior to showtime is requested.
Open captions are available for select IMAX films. Please ask for the Manager on Duty to arrange for film captioning. At least 15 minutes notice is requested to arrange captioning.
Level 2
Davis Planetarium
The Davis Planetarium is wheelchair accessible. One space for a wheelchair is available in the rear of the theater. Others are located in the front of the theater. Please see the blue-uniformed Planetarium operatror if you require additional assistance. Script copies are available for digital shows with advance request. At least 7 days notice is requested for script copies.
Level 3
Demonstration Stage
The Demonstration Stage is a live presentation experience. The stage area is wheelchair accessible by a ramp located on the right side of the stage. If you require additional assistance, please contact the blue-uniformed presenter.
Note about performances: Due to the nature of the science being presented, for safety reasons, some programs may not be fully accessible. Please contact the presenter to find out if there are any accessibility limitations for your selected program.
MSC Theater
The MSC Theater is a flexible space used for performances, lectures and other programs. The theater is wheelchair accessible. One of our blue-uniformed staff members or volunteers will be happy to escort you to the accessible seating area in the front of the theater. Other types of accessibility varies by program.
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For more information about Maryland Science Center’s accessibility, please contact Lori Blau, Sr. Director of Guest Services at 410-545-5885, or accessibility@mdsci.org, or ask for the Manager on Duty.
We are continually updating this information. Please check back for updates about Accessibility at the Maryland Science Center. If you would like to register a grievance, please review our offical Grievance Procedure.