Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center

The Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center is a non-profit science center located in downtown Alabama. It is a non-profit, mission based, science center that promotes science learning through a iety of inquiry-based educational and entertaining activities, including exhibits, IMAX films, demonstrations, workshops and teacher professional development.

It includes permanent and traveling exhibits, an IMAX dome theater, a digital 3D virtual theater, and a hands-on chemistry laboratory. In 1976 the Junior League of Mobile provided funding for research and development of a hands-on interactive museum for the children of Mobile, with this initial commitment directly leading to the creation of The Explore Center, Inc. a private, non-profit educational incorporation, and a Board of Trustees.