Catawba Science Center, Hickory

About Catawba Science Center

Catawba Science Center is a 35,000 square foot museum in Hickory where visitors explore hands-on exhibits, animal habitats, salt and freshwater aquarium galleries, and a planetarium. General admission includes access to all exhibit areas, the featured exhibit hall, aquariums, and public planetarium shows that run at set times throughout the week. The center offers school field trips, homeschool classes, preschool programs, summer camps, birthday parties, and adult science events. An IMMOTION VR experience features Dinosaur Evolution and Shark Dive attractions. The gift shop sells educational kits, games, puzzles, freeze-dried astronaut ice cream, science books, and CSC souvenirs, with proceeds supporting educational programs. The center suits families with children of various ages and visitors seeking interactive learning about the natural world. Children age 2 and under receive free admission, according to information at catawbascience.org.