Catawba Science Center - Hickory, North Carolina - Children's Museums on Waymarking.com

Long Description:
Catawba Science Center - a hands-on museum offering excitement and learning for all ages.

This center is a permanent exhibit that has areas to explore the Physical, Natural and Earth Sciences, while interesting traveling exhibits rotate throughout the year.

Freshwater and saltwater aquarium – featuring North Carolina’s only marine touch pool with LIVE sharks and stingrays -- offer exciting hands-on learning experiences.

The Millholland Planetarium features digital presentations, astronomy talks and laser shows in a surround sound format. Located on the SALT Block in Hickory, CSC also provides a variety of educational and fun programming for school groups, children, families, adults, homeschoolers, preschoolers, scouts and other community groups.

Visit:http://www.catawbascience.org/

Website: [Web Link] Physical Address: 243 3rd Ave NE Hickory, NC USA 28601 Phone #: (828) 322-8169 Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 pm Exhibits closed to the public on Mondays Offices staffed Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Focus of Museum: To explore the Physical, Natural and Earth Sciences. Directions: Not listed Parking Coordinates: Not Listed

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