McWane Science Center Tours

Photo by Bill Dillard
Photo by Bill Dillard
You'll discover so many things to see and do at McWane Science Center. The array of interactive exhibits and displays promise fun for the whole family.

This Downtown Birmingham display of scientific achievements is an ideal place to kick off your day of sightseeing. There's plenty to explore nearby, like Sloss Furnaces, Birmingham Museum of Art, and Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Take your time at McWane Science Center before heading to these other fine attractions.

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Hampton Inn Birmingham-Colonnade 280

Hampton Inn Birmingham-Colonnade 280

3 out of 5
Price was $902, price is now $727 per person
$727
per person
Dec 17 - Dec 24
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
San Francisco (SFO) to Birmingham (BHM)
15.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
Very clean, friendly staff, convenient location and good free breakfast.

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

4 out of 5
Downtown Birmingham
Price was $1,085, price is now $777 per person
$777
per person
Dec 17 - Dec 24
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
San Francisco (SFO) to Birmingham (BHM)
16.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Nice people and friendly staff

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park

DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park

4 out of 5
Price was $996, price is now $761 per person
$761
per person
Dec 17 - Dec 24
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
San Francisco (SFO) to Birmingham (BHM)
17.2/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
The day of my check in (Sunday, Oct. 19th). I called to see if I could possibly check in a few minutes early and was told by a staffer by the name of Shirl (who was very rude and off putting) that she didn’t know because the hotel was booked and she hadn’t spoken to a manager. She refused to confirm whether I could check in early or not. When I got to the hotel, I was the only person at the time checking in and the attendant didn’t know what I was talking about. I was comfy and very frazzled by the attitude of the person I spoke to.

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

Reviews of McWane Science Center

4.4
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3 - Okay
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4 out of 5
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2 out of 5
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3 out of 5
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

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3 out of 5
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