Maryland Science Center: 12 Days of Science
Through Dec 31Dec 19 – Dec 31 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Daily Dec 19 – Dec 31, 2026; 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM weekends; closed Christmas Day).
Maryland Science Center601 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230 · 0.6 mi approx. from BaltimoreDirections
Ages 2–14 (hands-on family science stations; elevators and ramps throughout the 3-floor facility)
From $29.95General admission: $29.95 adults, $22.95 children (ages 3–12), free under 3; includes all 12 Days of Science workshops.
About this adventure
The Maryland Science Center at Baltimore's Inner Harbor turns the holiday season into an exhilarating scientific exploration with its annual '12 Days of Science.' Each day features interactive hands-on STEM experiments that weave festive holiday themes into physics, chemistry, and engineering. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Daily Winter Science Demos: Watch dramatic liquid nitrogen demonstrations making instant cloud blizzards, test candy cane dissolution rates in chemistry labs, design custom LED greeting cards in the The Shed maker lab, and build thermal snow forts. • Full Accessibility: Elevators connect all three exhibition levels, accommodating strollers, double strollers, and wheelchairs easily. Stroller parking is provided on the ground level. • Restrooms & Nursing: Modern, spacious restrooms with baby-changing tables are available on each floor, with a private nursing room adjacent to the Kids Room. • Seasonal IMAX Theater: Complement your visit with seasonal 3D nature and winter films on the massive five-story IMAX screen (additional ticket required).
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