20th Anniversary
McWane Celebrates two decades of sparking wonder and curiosity through hands-on science!
2018 2017 2016 2015 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
March for Science
McWane joins other community organizations to celebrate science during the Birmingham March for Science
A Year for Milestones
In 2016, McWane Science Center served its six millionth visitor, and membership levels exceeded 10,000!
Body Worlds Rx
World-renowned exhibition comes to the McWane Science Center
Itty Bitty Magic City Opens
The Birmingham Children's Museum Itty Bitty Magic City opens to the public
Landmark Contribution from Kawinis
Kiwanis commits to support the Birmingham Children's Museum
Support from the Birmingham City Council
The City of Birmingham commits support for the Birmingham Children's Museum
NatureScope
McWane partners with the Audubon Society to present this permanent exhibit featuring birds native to Alabama
Shark and Ray Touch Tank
New permanent interactive exhibit opens in McWane's World of Water, featuring live bamboo sharks, epaulet sharks, cownose rays, and southern rays.
Goodrich Foundation
The Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation commits support to the Birmingham Children's Museum
Alabama Dinosaurs
New permanent exhibit opens featuring dinosaur species from Alabama and the Eastern United States
Linear Motion
The Joseph S. Bruno Science Plaza opens with the debut of the original kinetic sculpture "Linear Motion"
McWane Center Becomes McWane Science Center
To clarify and emphasize its mission, McWane takes a middle name: Science!
10th Anniversary
McWane celebrates its first full decade of hands-on science learning with a "10-credible" birthday celebration, featuring a slime-filled "Nick Live" show hosted by Nickelodeon, the original Itty Bitty Magic City, and a new BodyWorks exhibit.
Wilbanks Gives for Shark and Ray Touch Tank
Gift from George E. Wilbanks supports planned Shark and Ray Touch Tank
Sea Monsters Opens
New permanent exhibit opens on Level 2