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, Tyrannosaurus, Herrerasaurus, Tarbosaurus, and Compsognathus. It also includes a section where guests can go on a mock paleontological dig to uncover dinosaur bones.
- Newton's Alley
- This exhibit features hands-on physical science related demonstrations including a "Bernoulli blower," "inertia table," and other similar things.
- Your Body
- The Inside Story
- This exhibit takes guests on a tour though the inside of the human body. It includes a bed of nails which guests can try out.
- 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.
- Follow the Blue Crab
- This exhibit showcases the Maryland blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) as well as other aquatic life native to the Chesapeake Bay.
- 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 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.
- The Links - SpaceLink, BodyLink, and TerraLink
- The Links at the Maryland Science Center offer visitors a chance to find out the latest news on space, human body, and Earth science. Visitors can ask exhibit staff questions about upcoming satellite missions, new findings on disease therapies, climate change, and much more.
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