# Maryland Science Center: 12 Days of Science > Event for families in the Baltimore–Columbia–Towson area (MD). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Dec 19 – Dec 31 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230 - Ages: Ages 2–14 (hands-on family science stations; elevators and ramps throughout the 3-floor facility) - Price: General admission: $29.95 adults, $22.95 children (ages 3–12), free under 3; includes all 12 Days of Science workshops. - Organizer: Maryland Science Center - Official page: https://www.mdsci.org/visit/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/baltimore/activities/maryland-science-center-12-days-of-science--listing-0854311d3701d02497e7aeb6 ## About 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). ## Similar picks in Baltimore - [Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Family Holiday Spectacular](https://grassyknees.com/baltimore/activities/baltimore-symphony-orchestra-family-holiday-spectacular--listing-38592ff93c12fec1a61d806d) — Dec 19 – Dec 20 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall · Ages 4+ · From $25 · checked Nov 4. 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