CHANGING LIVES AND INSPIRING LEARNING THROUGH SCIENCE AND WONDER.
Plan a visit to Catawba Science Center, a 35,000 sq. ft. science and technology museum that offers a wide range of engaging experiences for visitors of all ages. With hands-on exhibits, animal habitats, salt and freshwater aquarium galleries, and a planetarium we provide a fun and interactive learning environment. Our mission is to change lives and inspire learning through science and wonder!
From engaging school field trips, homeschool classes, and preschool programs to summer camps, birthday parties, and adult science we have something for everyone. Come explore the wonders of the natural world in an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere that fosters curiosity and discovery!
Spark: A STEM Career Showcase!
November 8, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Don't miss this month's Spark event in the Foothills Collaboratory featuring Ag South! SPARK is a STEM career showcase featuring local industries in the Carolina Foothills. Participate in guided activities based on their careers. The LAB can be found at the end of the South entrance hallway across from Velo-City. This program is free with the price of admission. Learn more HERE.
Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus & Andromeda
November 8, 2025 11:00 am - 11:30 am
18 minutes
A laser version of the animated story of the constellations Perseus and Andromeda. Based on a Greek myth, the show is filled with humorous and exciting characters, including a sea monster.
Show Begins at 11:00 AM
Extreme Planets
November 8, 2025 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
25 minutes
From water worlds to molten landscapes, inhabitable moons to planets with multiple moons, these exotic worlds aren’t just science fiction anymore.
Show Begins at 2:00 PM
Always Above
November 8, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
12 minutes
Always Above explores how close space is to our daily lives, what type of satellites are up there, the threats that exist, and the role that the U.S. Space Force plays in launching, operating, and defending these assets.
Show Begins at 3:00 PM
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Took the kiddos and they loved it. Employees were nice and helpful. If your looking for something to do with the kids give this place a shot.
What a wonderful place to visit! Great environment to learn and the staff is very helpful! Hickory is lucky to have great family education and entertainment.
We love the Science Center! I take my 2 and 4 year old boys weekly to play and enjoy the exhibits. The staff are wonderful and the classes offered are excellent! We are so blessed to have such an amazing resource in our area.
This place was great. We have kids from 8 to 1 and they all had a great time. What I really liked is most of the exhibits are hands on and that really kept them occupied.
Fabulous and I don’t often give praise. We took our grandson and were there for hours. He loved it and so did we.
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