Catawba Science Center

Cause Area

  • Animals
  • Children & Youth
  • Education & Literacy
  • Environment

Location

PO Box 2431243 3rd Ave NEHickory, NC 28601 United States
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Mission Statement

The mission of the Catawba Science Center is to further the public's understanding of science and technology in the Western Piedmont through the use of educational programs, exhibits, teaching collections and activities that emphasize physical participation.

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CSC has 18,000 sq. ft. of exhibits, centered on the physical, life and earth sciences. Permanent exhibit areas include Energy Avenue, the Inventor's Workshop, Hall of Astronomy, VR Xtreme and freshwater/saltwater aquaria -- including North Carolina's only marine touch tank with sharks and stingrays. CSC also offers traditional astronomy talks, immersive digital films and laser light shows in its 65-seat planetarium. CSC also has traveling and blockbuster exhibits rotate throughout the year.

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