Celebrating 50 Years
The Maryland Science Center is more than a place to learn about science. We invite curiosity. We encourage you to explore, raise questions and discover because we know science isn’t a straight line. It’s big and messy. But it’s also finding order in the disorder. Discovering patterns, forming theories, exploring truths alongside people who are just as amazed as you.
For 50 years, the Maryland Science Center experience, and our Inner Harbor location, have been a powerful source of inspiration and ideas, awareness and affirmation, to millions of people—and we know that the best is yet to come. So, let’s celebrate. Let’s science!
All New Exhibits & Experiences
We opened, expanded, or renewed exhibit spaces throughout the museum this year.
Make, presented by The Kahlert Foundation
More opportunities to build and create, deconstruct and discover have arrived at the Maryland Science Center.
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Space, presented by Northrop Grumman
Examine the enormity of our universe through the lens of scientific discovery. Investigate both the proven and the theoretical components of the cosmos. Explore what it’s like working in outer space.
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The Demo Stage, presented by Calvert Hall
A new, larger Demonstration Stage on the third floor accommodates more visitors in a flexible space, meaning even more of the educator-led science explorations that you love during your visits.
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Design Build Test, presented by IBEW Local 24
A space for early learners to explore their creativity and work through the engineering process.
Learn MoreCan’t Miss 50th Celebrations:
The Science Center only gets to turn 50 once, so we threw an epic yearlong celebration filled with some annual favorites and mixed with a few brand new experiences. Check out these photos for a glimpse of how we celebrated.
Honoring Our History
Explore the history of the Maryland Science Center through a timeline exhibit featuring archival photos, videos, and a year-by-year look at how the Science Center has grown and evolved since our opening in 1976.
