CHANGING LIVES AND INSPIRING LEARNING THROUGH SCIENCE AND WONDER.
Adventure Awaits! Turtle Travels is opening at the Catawba Science Center on May 17th! Members-only opening May 16th. Turtle Travels showcases the incredible journey undertaken by turtles. Learn about migration patterns, nesting habitats, and conservation efforts related to these fascinating creatures throughout this exhibit. Make an additional stop at the Aquarium building to see our resident turtles and tortoises.
Opening May 17 through September 7, 2025!
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Turtle Talk
Saturday, May 24th
from 10 AM - 12 PM in the Naturalist Center
Learn more in-depth about the importance of turtle habitat conservation at this month's Naturalist Program: Turtle Talk. On Saturday, May 24th from 10 AM – 12 PM, in the Naturalist Center! This event is free with the purchase of admission.
Don't forget to tag us in photos of your artwork! 
Visit the Foothills Collaboratory to participate in these fun activities on-site, and maybe we will display your artwork on the wall!
This place was great. We have kids from 8 to 1 and they all had a great time. What I really liked is most of the exhibits are hands on and that really kept them occupied.
Fabulous and I don’t often give praise. We took our grandson and were there for hours. He loved it and so did we.
We love the Science Center! I take my 2 and 4 year old boys weekly to play and enjoy the exhibits. The staff are wonderful and the classes offered are excellent! We are so blessed to have such an amazing resource in our area.
What a wonderful place to visit! Great environment to learn and the staff is very helpful! Hickory is lucky to have great family education and entertainment.
Took the kiddos and they loved it. Employees were nice and helpful. If your looking for something to do with the kids give this place a shot.
