# Robinson Nature Center: Forest Discovery Lab, Full-Dome Planetarium & Winter Boardwalks

> Place to go for families in the Baltimore–Columbia–Towson area (MD). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Wed–Sat 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM–5:00 PM; Closed Mon & Tue; NatureSphere…
- Dates: Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Feb 28
- Where: Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
- Ages: All ages; hands-on Discovery Zone tailored for toddlers and young children; stroller-accessible boardwalks and building elevators
- Price: Adults $5; Children (ages 3–17) $3; Children under 3 Free; Annual members Free; Planetarium shows $3–$4 add-on
- Schedule: Wed–Sat 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM–5:00 PM; Closed Mon & Tue; NatureSphere planetarium shows on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 AM & 2:00 PM
- Organizer: Howard County Recreation and Parks
- Official page: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/robinson-nature-center
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

Nestled along the Middle Patuxent River in Columbia, the Robinson Nature Center is a state-of-the-art, LEED Platinum-certified environmental education facility. Inside the climate-controlled center, families explore two levels of interactive discovery, including a soaring two-story forest canopy diorama with interactive sound buttons, touchscreens, and a live freshwater stream aquarium.

Young learners thrive in the hands-on Discovery Zone, equipped with costume dress-up stations, tree trunk crawl-throughs, nature puzzles, and puppet theaters. Families can also relax in the digital full-dome NatureSphere planetarium for family-friendly star and nature films. Outside, accessible paved paths and boardwalks descend gently down to the scenic river corridor for crisp winter walks. The facility offers complete elevator access, spacious family restrooms with changing stations, and quiet nursing chairs.

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