Welcome to the Alabama Biodiversity Database, home to McWane Science Center’s Paleontological and Biological Collections
Check back often as new collections are frequently being added. Recent additions include:
-Pleistocene (Ice Age) mammals
-Fossil shark teeth from the Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras
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McWane Science Center is excited to welcome you back! Our Adventure Halls and Itty Bitty Magic City are now open, with thorough safety guidelines in place for the protection of our guests and staff. Learn more about Guest Health & Safety
Our daily schedule is a little different than normal:
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
McWane is closely following city ordinances, CDC, and World Health Organization guidelines – for the health and safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers, masks will be required for all ages three (3) and older.
McWane Science Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. If you are interested in supporting our organization either individually or through your business, please donate now.