Accessibility

Accessing Our Exhibits & Theaters

All of our exhibits are designed to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Our theaters and interactives 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 exhibits. Additionally, some exhibit spaces are staffed. Uniformed staff and volunteers are available in these areas to facilitate your experience.

Learn more about the accessibility of each exhibit and theater space:

General Information

Disabled Driver Parking Spaces — Rules for the use of Disability Placards have changed in Baltimore City. Properly credentialed vehicles can use designated metered spaces throughout the city and must pay the meter assigned to the space.  For Science Center guests, the closest meters are on Key Highway, across the street from the Maryland Science Center. Look for signs and individual blue meters to park your vehicle in these designated spaces. Please note, previous rules regarding free parking at metered spaces are no longer in effect.

Wheelchair Accessibility — The Maryland Science Center is wheelchair accessible. Elevators and ramps are located throughout the museum to help you move around. 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.

Accessibility Aids — The Maryland Science Center has a number of accessibility aids that guests may borrow. Please as for the Manager on Duty if you are interested in borrowing one of the following during your visit:

• Exhibit Braille Guides*
• Exhibit Scripts – Large Print*
• Weighted Lap Covers
• Tactile Toys
• Noise Reducing Ear Muffs

*Available for select exhibits (see below for additional information).

Questions?

For more information about Maryland Science Center’s accessibility, please contact [email protected] or ask for the Manager on Duty during your visit.

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 official Grievance Procedure.

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.

OUr commitment to community

A successful Maryland Science Center reflects the environment around us and welcomes opinions in the pursuit of our mission.  At the Maryland Science Center we continue to build a culture that celebrates what is unique in each of us as we seek to achieve our collective goals. Critically, we understand that a workforce that reflects our community strengthens our connections to those we serve.

The Maryland Science Center is committed to creating a learning environment where everyone feels valued and respected.  Our vision is to be a leader in informal science education.  We strive to create a science center where our visitors, staff, Board of Trustees, volunteers, and partners reflect a broad spectrum of backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives.  And we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute while emphasizing that STEM is for everyone.