General Maryland Science Center Base Pricing Includes:
Exhibit Halls
Planetarium
Demo Stage
Exhibits
Admission to the Maryland Science Center includes three floors of exhibits. The Davis Planetarium is included with your admission, however there are specific showtimes and all showtimes and all shows are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
We strongly encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance while we have waived our online service fees. Admission is valid for all day. You may arrive at any time during open hours. Guests may exit and re-enter the building for the day as often as they like once admission has been purchased and as long as a valid wristband is being worn.
| Type | Admission Price | Admission Plus IMAX |
| Adult Admission | $29.95 | $34.95 |
| Child Admission Ages 3-12 | $21.95 | $26.95 |
| Senior Admission Age 62+ | $28.95 | $33.95 |
| Members Adult 13+ & Child 3-12 | FREE | $5.00 |
| ASTC Passport 4 admits per passport | FREE | $5.00 |
| Access Science For qualifying families – Advance registration required | $5.00 | $10.00 |
Coming as a group?
Bring your group of 15 or more to the Maryland Science Center! Reserve a trip for exhibits only, exhibits plus IMAX, or IMAX only.
Give the gift of science
Gift certificate vouchers are now available for general admission. Vouchers are valid for one year and must be redeemed on site—online redemption is not currently available.
IMAX Tickets
Add an IMAX documentary to your exhibit ticket for just $5 more. All guests, including members, can choose their IMAX showing and purchase their IMAX tickets at the ticket desk upon arrival. Check out our full IMAX schedule and plan your trip today!
Access Science
Access Science allows anyone holding a Maryland SNAP or Maryland WIC card to purchase up to four tickets to the Science Center for $5 per person. Advance registration required. Tickets are only available for weekend visits at this time.
Ticket Buying Information
Buy Online NowAll guests are encouraged to purchase tickets online prior to their visit to the Maryland Science Center. Tickets to the Maryland Science Center are available at our online ticket center.
Tickets are available by phone Wednesday – Sunday during regular business hours — please phone 410-685-2370 . Sorry, we cannot accept same day phone orders.
Groups of 15 or more qualify for group ticket rates with a minimum of four weeks advance purchase. For group tickets, please phone 410-545-5929 Wednesday – Sunday during regular business hours for group reservations or download and complete the Group Admission Request Form and email it back to fieldtrips@mdsci.org. School Groups should visit our Field Trip Planner for information and pricing.
The Maryland Science Center accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express as well as cash purchases. Sorry, there can be no refunds and no exchanges for unused tickets.
Members count!
Members enjoy benefits reserved just for them. Maryland Science Center Membership includes many benefits such as discounts, VIP events, free admission to the Science Center, and more!