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McWane Science Center is Birmingham’s premier location for special events. Your guests won’t believe their eyes as they take in the sights and sounds of one of the nation's most innovative and exciting science museum! The smallest event can become a blockbuster extravaganza that your guests will never forget.


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McWane Science Center can accommodate events for up to 5,500 people including:

Banquets, Award Ceremonies, Corporate training, Seminars, Meetings, Weddings, Receptions, Birthdays, anniversaries, Job fairs,Trade shows & SO MUCH MORE!!!

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In addition to the Special Event Center, McWane Science Center offers a wide variety of additional spaces that can be combined to create the perfect venue for your event.

Grand Lobby – Airy and versatile, it’s ideal for upscale meetings, banquets or receptions.

HealthSouth City Gallery – Located outside the IMAX Theater exit on level 2, this 2,000-square-foot space is best-suited for wedding receptions, dinners and award banquets.

AmSouth Room – For business meetings, small dinners and baby showers, the AmSouth Room on the mezzanine level offers intimacy and privacy and is available for daytime events.

IMAX® Dome Theater – Host a private screening in Alabama’s largest IMAX Dome theater or bring your own video/slide presentation for corporate events/parties. Larger-than-life images and the world’s most advanced six-channel IMAX digital sound system combine for an amazing entertainment experience.

World of Water – Filled with interactive exhibits and aquatic creatures from around the world, this space on the lower level is overflowing with theme party potential.

Level 1 – With more than 9,000 square feet of interactive exhibits, Science Quest delivers educational adventures for kids and adults alike.

Level 2 – This traveling exhibition hall features nationally touring exhibits, the Explore! Museum Collections Center, the Newsroom Studio and the ever-popular HighCycle.

The Newsroom Studio—This one of a kind exhibit and labspace in the world is an ideal location for business meetings and presentations requiring multimedia capabilities.

Click here for more information on McWane Science Center's Special Events Center.

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First-Class Fare

Whether you require a continental breakfast for 20 people or a sit-down dinner for 200, McWane Science Center can tailor a menu specifically for your event.

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Your Planning Partner

Let McWane Science Center’s experienced special events staff take the stress and anxiety out of the planning process. Need musical entertainment? Flowers? Unique decorations? We’ll work with you from start to finish, ensuring that every detail is addressed with care.

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Schedule a Tour

If “seeing is believing,” then a visit to McWane Science Center should convince you: This is the perfect location for your next special event. To schedule a tour, or for more information, call (205) 714-8363 or e-mail Special Events.

Click here to download facility rental rates.

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