Exploreum Science Center & PCI Digital Dome Theater
Rating
Family of 4
$50-$75: adults ~$15-18, kids ~$10-14, dome extra ~$5/person.
Duration
2-3 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 3 to 12
About
The Exploreum Science Center in downtown Mobile is a hands-on science museum with a digital dome theater. Multiple floors of interactive exhibits, physics, human body, weather, natural disaster. The dome theater shows immersive science films.
For younger kids, there's a dedicated early childhood area. The physics area is usually the biggest hit, kids build cars, launch rockets, experiment with pulleys.
About $15-18/adult, $10-14/kids. Under 2 free. Dome extra ~$5. Mobile is about an hour from Gulf Shores.
Closed Mondays and Sundays typically. Weekday mornings best. Combine with lunch in downtown Mobile.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Available
Kid Meals
Limited
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings when school groups aren't visiting.
Wait Times
Minimal for exhibits, 5-10 min for dome shows
Nearby Food
Small cafe inside. Downtown Mobile has several restaurants, Wintzell's Oyster House, Spot of Tea.
Why Kids Love It
Hands-on exhibits cover physics, the human body, and weather. Kids build and race cars, launch air rockets, and create giant bubbles. The dome theater plays immersive shows on a curved ceiling.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Dome theater shows change, check schedule.
- Children's area for ages 1 to 5 is separate and worth finding.
- Plan to visit on a day without school field trips.
- Downtown Mobile is worth exploring after.
- Cafe is basic, eat at a Mobile restaurant instead.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Camera
- Light layers
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$50-$75: adults ~$15-18, kids ~$10-14, dome extra ~$5/person.
Tips to Save
- Kids under 2 free.
- Check for Groupon or AAA discounts.
- Dome tickets only ~$5 extra.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 10AM-4PM
- Monday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10AM-4PM
- Saturday
- 10AM-4PM
- Thursday
- 10AM-4PM
- Wednesday
- 10AM-4PM
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tickets & Booking
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