Catawba Science Center - Hickory, NC
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macleod1
N 35° 44.211 W 081° 20.085
17S E 469729 N 3954813
This Science Museum is located adjacent to the Millholland Planetarium and what used to be the old Claremont High School, at the intersection of 3rd St. and 3rd Avenue.
Waymark Code: WM4RA6
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2008
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Catawba Science Center has permanent exhibit areas that 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/
Name: Catawba Science Center
Location/Address:
243 3rd Ave NE
Hickory, NC USA
28601
Telephone Number: 828 322-8169
Web Site: [Web Link]
Type/Specialty: Physical, Natural and Earth Sciences
Theater: yes
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
Admission Fee: Adult $5.00 Senior (62 and above) $3.00 Youth (3-18) $3.00 Children under 3 Free
Gift Shop: yes
Agency/Ownership: Not listed
Educational programs: Not listed
Cafe/Restaurant: Not listed
Other Features: Not listed
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