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Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center

65 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602
877.625.4FUN
Ranked #21 of 26 attractions in Mobile
3.0 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: Science Museums, Theatres
Traveller Description: The Guf Coast Exploreum Science Center has been voted the #1 Family Attraction in Mobile for eight years in a row! Located in historic Downtown... more »
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Foxworth, Mississippi
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115 reviews 115 reviews
Reviews in 62 cities Reviews in 62 cities
141 helpful votes 141 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This is a great place for the family. It has tons of fun educational things for the kids to explore! More

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See 4 more reviews by southernchelz for Mobile
Mobile, Alabama, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This museum has some fascinating exhibits, including how surgery is performed using the DaVinci robot! More

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Mobile, Alabama
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I love the movies and its always clean and on schedule. Some movie theatres can be so disgusting but they are on top of things here ;) Very family friendly but bad location traffic wise More

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See 5 more reviews by Haley S for Mobile
Butler, Alabama
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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I took my youth pastor's 10 year old daughter here and we had so much fun! The hands on area is great for everyone of ALL ages. We designed a virtual roller coaster ride and it was awesome! We loved the Sea Rex movie at the IMAX, and then went through the Megalodon exhibit. Time spent in the Body Works... More

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Southlake, Texas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Walking is in Exploreum gave a sense of being in an aquarium tank, I really enjoyed the static exhibit - Body Works. It was very interesting and informative. The rotating exhibit was great too. I had no idea that sharks grew to that size. Seeing the jawbones with teeth was incredible. More

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Asheville, North Carolina
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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I do not like to give poor reviews, however, this should not even be advertised as science center. For preschooler would be great. The price is jaw dropping, we were there on Sunday, not is open, the price is same $18.00 per person!!! Was the megladon exhibit, pitiful is the only word I can use to describe. Have seen many... More

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See 3 more reviews by nikki a for Mobile
Mobile, Alabama
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Me and my boyfriend visited and really enjoyed the exhibit. The Gulf Coast Exploreum is a very educational place that any age can enjoy and learn something. Thought the Megalodon exhibit was pretty cool along with the How The Body Works exhibit. We also watched the imax movie SeaRex and really enjoyed that as well. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

my toddler enjoys the exploreum, my teenage step son, not that impressed. the pro's: great for 2-10 yr olds, wharf of wonder is perfect for ages 5 & under, imax always great & entertaining. the con's: pricey for a family to attend & i dont feel totally worth the cost, imax is not a 3D, only about a max. of... More

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Mobile, Alabama
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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we had a absolute blast at the exploreum. the first thing the kids wanted to do was go in the courtyard to see all the Australian animals and hold the little joey kangaroo. then we went to see the i-max film the lights before Christmas. then we played in the science-how it works section. they loved that. all the things... More

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Gulf Shores, Alabama
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012
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Drove over from Gulf Shores over Christmas break and had a wonderful experience. From the cool "passports" to the kangaroo's - my kids and I loved every bit of it! More

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