Catawba Science Center | Kids Out and About Charlotte

Catawba Science Center

Changing lives and inspiring learning through science and wonder!

Catawba Science Center is a non-profit science and technology museum offering rotating hands-on exhibits, saltwater and freshwater aquarium galleries, and a state-of-the-art digital planetarium. We are dedicated to providing a fun learning environment through relevant science experiences in our many exhibitions and habitats.

Visitors learn about animals, plants, astronomy, physics, weather, technology and so much more. Programs offered include interactive and educational school field trips, engaging summer camps for youth Pre-K through rising ninth, birthday partiespreschool science programs, homeschool classes, and evening adult science programming. We strive to provide an inclusive and engaging atmosphere for people of all ages!

Open hours: 
Sunday: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Location:

243 Third Avenue NE
Hickory, NC, 28601
United States

Phone:

828-322-8169

BoBfest 2025!

Dates: 
01/25/2025
Time: 
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Location:

243 Third Avenue NE
Hickory, NC, 28601
United States

Phone:

828-3

Imagine. Design. Play. Opening

Dates: 
01/25/2025
Time: 
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location:

243 Third Avenue NE
Hickory, NC, 28601
United States

Phone:

828-322-8169

Naturalist Program: Backyard Birds

Dates: 
01/25/2025
Time: 
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM