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Upcoming Programs & Events

April 2024

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  • Spark: A Stem Career Showcase
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  • Solar Eclipse | 2024
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  • The State of Innovation of Beer
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  • Stem Trek
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Upcoming Planetarium Shows

  • S.E.T.I - The Search for Extra - Terrestrial Intelligence

    Wed, May 1 2024  3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

    23 minutes

    A show that explores all sides of this topic, from the planets we are finding around other stars, to the feasibility of traveling to the stars, and what aliens might actually be like, to the possibility that UFOs have been visiting and the various methods that scientists are using to get in touch. Will we make contact in our lifetimes? This stunning immersive show guides you through the myriad of ideas to a surprising conclusion.

    Show Begins at 3:00 PM


More Showtimes!


Dugouts, Donuts, & Dads!

June 15, 9 – 10 AM

Join us for a Big League Fun sports-themed Father's Day event on June 15th from 9 AM – 10 AM! Bring Dad for early access to the Big League Fun exhibit, plus access to all CSC exhibits at 10 AM. Guests can participate in sports-themed activities and more!

Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Purchase Tickets!

Questions? Contact our  Office Staff at info@catawbascience.org  or 828.322.8169 x. 0

Sam H.

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.

– Sam H.

Denise G.

Fabulous and I don’t often give praise. We took our grandson and were there for hours. He loved it and so did we.

– Denise G.

Meredith C.

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.

– Meredith C.

Tiffany F.

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.

– Tiffany F.

Larry W.

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.

-Larry W.

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Catawba Science Center
243 Third Avenue NE
PO Box 2431
Hickory, NC 28603
Phone: (828) 322 8169
Fax: (828) 322 1585
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Catawba Science Center, located in Hickory, provides fun for all ages, and is within a short drive from Morganton, Statesville, Lenoir, Lincolnton, and Western NC.