Maryland Science Center, located in Baltimore, is a private, nonprofit organization that showcases a range of exhibits to visitors.
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Feb 15, 2025
I visited the Maryland Science Center with a friend, and while we appreciated the exhibits, it’s definitely more geared toward younger kids than adults. We had hoped for a mix of hands-on and in-dept…Full review by amalco2
Jan 1, 2025
We took our 2 YO to kill some time. The Kids Area is great, but really needs to be expanded. The museum overall was not appropriate for my son. In fact, the exhibits were quite boring and lots of rea…Full review by 221mereditht
Sep 24, 2024
Not for adults. The exhibits were not that interesting and a few of them were actually broken. I would not recommend adults attend the science museum. Kids would probably like it for a while.Full review by NICKH2455
I find a lot of Science Centers are really geared towards kids. I'm 28, would probably go buy myself. Would this still be a good place for me to visit or would I feel weird and out of place in a place that is very kids-centric?
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I went with 2 adults and 1 child and we all enjoyed it. It comes down to how invested are you in participating in all the offerings. I did it all and loved it as much as my 12 year old. There is …
I went with 2 adults and 1 child and we all enjoyed it. It comes down to how invested are you in participating in all the offerings. I did it all and loved it as much as my 12 year old. There is plenty for adults to do and I saw many couples and friends without kids.
Hi, I am planning a trip to Baltimore with two 11 year old boys. Is there something for their age or is this more of a little kid place? I only see little kids in the pictures. We went to the science museum in St. Louis last year and it was great for big kids. I'm hoping this is comparable.
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Yes, they have levels of activity. I'd go early and avoid crowds, however, lunch is also an activity.
My 3-year old is the kind of kid whose favorite "toy" is everyday electrical devices - vacuums, fans, air pumps, extension cords, etc. Would he enjoy MSC, or should we wait a few years?
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He'd LOVE it! There are so many interactive experiences. My daughter was 4 when we first went and we could have stayed for days. Enjoy your visit if you choose to good. Fun for …
He'd LOVE it! There are so many interactive experiences. My daughter was 4 when we first went and we could have stayed for days. Enjoy your visit if you choose to good. Fun for the entire family!
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