| The Maryland Science Center is located at Baltimore's | | | | Beakers Café is located on level one just |
| Inner Harbor with a physical address of 601 Light | | | | past Newton's Alley. They are open until one hour |
| Street, Baltimore, Maryland, 21230. It is a private | | | | before the Maryland Science Center exhibit halls close |
| non-profit organization, and governed by a Board of | | | | for the day. |
| Trustees of approximately 30 individuals from | | | | The Science Center in Baltimore, Maryland is |
| corporate, educational, medical and scientific | | | | completely transformed and doubled in size since the |
| communities. The Maryland Science Center is an | | | | reopening in May of 2004. They have three levels of |
| active member of the Association of | | | | all new exhibits in bright, open, sunlit galleries, new |
| Science-Technology Centers. | | | | eating options, easy ticketing in a massive new |
| The Center is accessible from I-95 and I-295 from | | | | atrium and seating throughout the building. |
| the south, I-95 and I-83 from the north, and I-70 to | | | | The Science Store on Level One offers a selection |
| the west. Light rail and MARC Trains stop at Camden | | | | of books, DVDs, logo wear, science kits, games, and |
| yards, which is four blocks away from the Science | | | | instruments. The Science Store is open during the |
| Center. | | | | same hours as the Science Center. You do not need |
| Parking | | | | to purchase admission to the Maryland Science |
| There are parking lots and pay spaces on Light | | | | Center to visit the Science Store. They even accept |
| Street and Key Highway all within walking distance. | | | | telephone orders and can ship any of their products |
| Metered spaces along Light Street and Key Highway | | | | directly to you. Please follow the link in the resource |
| are also available. | | | | box at the end of this article for contact information |
| Tickets can be purchased day of your visit, by | | | | regarding the Science Store; click on Family |
| telephone or online. Groups of 15 or more qualify for | | | | Attractions link. |
| group rates with a minimum of two week advance | | | | Attractions that are within a short walk from the |
| purchase. | | | | Maryland Science Center include:o Top of the |
| Ticket options begin with base admission cost. IMAX | | | | World-Observation Levelo The USS Constellation |
| films and traveling exhibitions are add-on options | | | | Museumo Baltimore Maritime Museumo Baltimore |
| specially priced and packaged along with base | | | | Museum of Industryo National Aquarium In Baltimoreo |
| admission. | | | | American Visionary Arto Baltimore Public Works |
| The Maryland Science Center is open April 2nd | | | | Museumo Port Discover, the Kid-Powered Museumo |
| through May 24th, Monday through Friday 10:00 am. | | | | National Historic Seaport of Baltimoreo Reginald F. |
| To 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday | | | | Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History |
| 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Summer hours begin May 25th, | | | | & Cultureo Fort McHenry National Monument |
| Sunday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and | | | | & Historic Shrineo Fell's Point Maritime Museumo |
| Friday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. These | | | | Fell's Point Visitor Center and Robert Long House and |
| hours are current as of the summer of 2007. For fall | | | | Gardeno Star-Spangled Banner Flag Houseo Baltimore |
| hours and more information about the Center open | | | | Civil War Museum/President Street Stationo |
| times please visit the link in the resource box at the | | | | B&O Railroad Museumo Baltimore Streetcar |
| end of this article. | | | | Museumo The Great Blacks in Wax Museumo Jewish |
| Strollers are allowed in most of the center. Strollers | | | | Museum of Marylando Maryland Historical Societyo |
| are not allowed in any of the theaters. There is | | | | The Washington Monument & Museum at Mt. |
| stroller parking near these areas or you can leave a | | | | Vernon Placeo The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA)o |
| stroller in the coat room. | | | | The Walters Art Museumo Maryland Zoo in |
| The Science Center offers nutritious meals and | | | | Baltimoreo National Museum of Dentistryo Babe Ruth |
| snacks in Beakers Café and a brown bag | | | | Birthplace and Museumo Sports Legends at Camden |
| zone for those who wish to bring their own food. | | | | Yards |
| There is no reserved seating. Seating is on a | | | | For more contact information about the Maryland |
| first-come, first-served basis. Meals include:o Daily | | | | Science Center, follow the link in the resource box at |
| specialso Made-to-order sandwicheso Healthy salads | | | | the end of this article. |
| and snackso Pizzao Mac and cheeseo Grab-and-go- | | | | This article is FREE to publish with the resource box. |
| itemso Variety of hot and cold beverages | | | | |