Discounts & Promotions
Membership
Members visit free all year long. Plus they help the Maryland Science Center continue to be the best it can be through cutting edge exhibits, presentations, and large format films. And, your contribution is tax deductible. In addition to free exhibit hall admission, members enjoy discounts on IMAX film admission and admission to national touring exhibitions.
Fridays After Five
Admission for Fridays After Five includes the permanent exhibit halls, planetarium, and IMAX Theater on Friday evenings beginning at 5:00pm. In celebration of the Inner Harbor turning 30, we are rolling our prices back to $5 in September and October when visiting during Fridays After Five. Fridays November 5th through March 25th, the Maryland Science Center is just $8 for admission during Fridays After Five.
One low price covers everything except national touring exhibitions. IMAX presentations are at 7:00pm, Planetarium presentations are at 5:40pm, and Demonstration Stage presentations are at 6:20pm. Children under 3 are always free. Members are admitted to Fridays After 5 free of charge. Fridays After 5 hours are 5:00 p.m. - 8:00p.m. There are no advance ticket sales for this program.
Thanks again this year, to the National Aquarium in Baltimore for partnering with the Maryland Science Center for Fridays After Five.
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Fridays After Five Sponsored by Fox 45 and The CW Baltimore:

Free Admission for Maryland Students
For the 2010-2011 school year Maryland school children are admitted to exhibit halls free of charge when visiting with their school group during the school year. In addition, field trip planners can add IMAX films, planetarium presentations, enrichment experiences and Observatory programs for very low additional fees. A copy of our online field trip planner can be found here. Admission is by reservation only–phone 410-545-5929.
Baltimore Harbor Pass
Love saving money? Hate waiting in lines? Then the Baltimore Harbor Pass is just for you! Baltimore Harbor Pass allows you to visit 5 attractions in 4 days for 1 discounted price.
NEW Harbor Pass+ allows you to add three more attractions, another day, and a savings 25% over single ticket purchases.
- Maryland Science Center
- National Aquarium in Baltimore
- Port Discovery, The Children's Museum
- Top of the World Observation Level
- American Visionary Art Museum
- Geppi's Entertainment Museum
- The Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum
- Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards
Choose the start date for your Harbor Pass. It will be valid for that day and the following three days. You may purchase your Harbor Pass in three ways:
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By Phone: 1-877-Baltimore
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Onsite at the Baltimore Visitors Center
Cost
Pricing for Advanced Purchase
- Adult $49.95 - 25% discount off full retail price
- Child $35.70 - 20% discount off full retail price
- Call 1-877-BALTIMORE, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (EST) to purchase in advance. You must purchase a minimum of three days in advance of first use to recieve the advanced purchase discount.
Pricing for Purchase at the Baltimore Visitor Center
The Harbor Pass and other attractions tickets and tours can also be purchased at the Baltimore Visitor Center on the West Promenade of the Inner Harbor.
- Adult $56.85 - 15% discount off full retail price
- Child $37.95 - 15% discount off full retail price
