Catawba Science Center - Hickory, North Carolina
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macleod1
N 35° 44.211 W 081° 20.085
17S E 469729 N 3954813
This hands on children's center is located off 2nd.Avenue NE and 5th Avenue Place in Hickory.
Waymark Code: WM4RA9
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2008
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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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