That site was outgrown within 4 years and in 1987 a Relocation Committee was formed and determined that Mobile's historic downtown area would be well suited for an expanded, state of the art science center and IMAX theater. A capital campaign was launched at this time with the procurement of corporate and individual contributions and commitments by officials at the city, county and federal level.
Within four years, the original site was deemed inadequate, leading to the formation of a Relocation Committee in 1987. The committee determined that Mobile's historic downtown area would be suitable for an expanded science center and IMAX theater. A capital campaign was initiated at this time with corporate and individual contributions from city, county, and federal officials.