For TeachersMcWane works within the Alabama Course of Study Standards & National Science Education Standards to support local teachers.

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Resources for Alabama Educators

McWane Science Center is one of Alabama’s premier field trip destinations. We offer a fun and exciting day of science, and an opportunity to educate and empower young minds. We offer resources to teachers throughout our state, including outreach programs, professional development workshops, and more.

Help us continue our mission by booking a field trip and becoming our partner in changing lives through science and wonder!

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Field Trips

Bring science to life for your classroom at McWane Science Center! Located in the heart of downtown Birmingham, a field trip to McWane offers a unique and unforgettable hands-on experience for kids of all ages.

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McWane on the Move

If you can’t bring your class or group to McWane Science Center, you can always bring McWane to you! McWane on the Move is a community outreach program that brings live, interactive science programming to schools, libraries, & community centers throughout Alabama.

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Teacher Resources

Discover useful resources that you can use to make your field trip support your curriculum in the strongest possible way. You can also learn more about our Educator Advisory Committee here.

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Teacher Workshops

If you’re looking for a fun and engaging way to bring interactive STEM principles and projects to your classroom, look no further than our professional development workshops! Check out available programs and events here.

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Get In Touch

If you have any questions about how McWane Science Center can help support your efforts to inspire a love of learning in your students, please feel free to contact us today!