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Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
Catawba Science Center is a nonprofit museum of science and technology serving the western Piedmont region of North Carolina. Its offerings include traveling exhibitions, a digital planetarium theater, and a marine touch pool with live sharks and stingrays. Located in Hickory, the center serves as a community resource and regional destination for science learning and discovery. It provides programs for both youth and adults, supporting engaging, hands-on science experiences. The organization is part of the local cultural and educational landscape in Hickory. In November 2023, it partnered with the North Carolina Fossil Club to host the Fossil Fair at the center.