Science

Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center Try out life as a scientist for a day; design your own rollercoaster; become a broadcaster on a studio set; catch a flick in the only domed IMAX Theater on the Gulf Coast. 65 Government St., Mobile, AL; +1 251 208 6873. Fee.

McWane Science Center Design your own roller coaster; repair a damaged spaceship; investigate saltwater marshes; crawl under a huge milk carton at the "Just Mice Size" exhibit for kids five and under. 200 19th St. North, Birmingham, AL; 877 462 9263. Fee.

Sci-Quest Hands-On Science Center Interact with 125 inventive exhibits on all things science; learn about light and shadow at the PlayMotion experiment; catch one of the Center's many special events. 102-D Wynn Dr. Huntsville, AL; +1 256 837 0606. Fee.

U.S. Space & Rocket Center Launch a model rocket engine; steer a space shuttle; try out the "Space Shot" to experience four Gs of force and two to three seconds of weightlessness. One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL; 800 637 7223. Fee.