# Maryland Science Center

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The Maryland Science Center (MSC), located in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, opened to the public in 1976. It includes three levels of exhibits, a planetarium, and an observatory. It was one of the original structures that drove the revitalization of the Baltimore Inner Harbor from its industrial roots to a thriving downtown destination. In 1987, an IMAX theater was added, but the museum continued to show its age as the end of the 20th century approached. In May 2004, a large addition to the property was opened, and the modernized hands-on exhibits now include more than two dozen dinosaur skeletons. Subjects that the center displays include physical science, space, and the human body.
Maryland Science Center won a 2006 Best of Baltimore award for "Best Place to Take Kids." In 2008, the Maryland Science Center was named one of the “10-Best Science Centers for Families” by Parents magazine.

## Exhibits
### Dinosaur Mysteries

    This exhibit includes full scale, full body models of two dinosaurs — Astrodon (Maryland's state dinosaur) and Acrocanthosaurus — and full scale replica skeletons of Giganotosaurus, Albertosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, Herrerasaurus, Tarbosaurus, and Compsognathus. It also includes a section where guests can go on a mock paleontological dig to uncover an Iguanodon skeleton.

### Newton's Alley

    This exhibit features hands-on physical science related demonstrations including a "Bernoulli blower," "inertia table," and other similar things.

### Science & Main

    Visitors can solve challenges and explore physics such as flying a paper airplane and building with large blocks.

### Science Aglow

    This exhibit allows guests to experiment with the optics and physics of light.

### You – The Inside Story

    This exhibit shows guests what senses the inside of the human body is used. It includes a bed of nails which guests can try out.

### SciLab

    A laboratory for 8 to 9-year-old children, where they can conduct science experiments.

### Our Place in Space

    Shows guests different aspects of the solar system, the galaxy, and the universe. It features a revolutionary new piece of technology designed by NOAA called Science on a Sphere. Live presentations on Earth and space are offered daily on the sphere. The Davis Planetarium is also located within this exhibit.

### Power Up

    This exhibit shows guests how electric energy is used in everyday lives.

### Math in Nature

    This exhibit features interactive activities that shows how nature relies on math.

### The Kids Room

    A room for children 8 and younger and their families, which includes a water table, a mock ship, and other activities for young children.

### The Shed

    A Do it yourself workshop where visitors can create inventive objects.

### The Demonstration Stage

    The Demo stage features live science demonstrations including ones about inertia, static electricity, liquid nitrogen, chemical reactions, combustion reactions, space technology, and other topics.

### SpaceLink

    The SpaceLink offers visitors a chance to find out the latest news on space. Visitors can ask exhibit staff questions about upcoming satellite missions and much more .

## Gallery

* Lobby
* T. rex in Dinosaur Mysteries
* Exploring sound waves in Newton's Alley

## Awards and Scholarships for Maryland Residents

The Maryland Science Center annually recognizes and celebrates scientific research and academic achievement through the following scholarship and awards offered to outstanding Maryland residents:
* Dr. H. Bently Glass Scholarship
* Maryland’s Outstanding Young Scientist Award
* Maryland’s Outstanding Young Engineer Award
* Maryland’s Outstanding STEM Educator Award