Family Day Weekend at the Science Centre

February 16, 2024

February 19, 2024

Regular Admission

Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Rd, North York

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Events Description

 

Celebrate space science, take climate action and more!
Enjoy science-filled fun this Family Day weekend! Enjoy immersive, planetarium-inspired dome experiences, explore ancient caves and more.

Learn how you can create meaningful change with our latest exhibition, Our Climate Quest, and dive deeper into climate action with daily programs like Compost Critters and Material World. Plus, explore space science in our Astronomy Hub!

From demonstrations and exhibitions to hands-on activities, we’ve got plenty of science fun to keep curious minds busy.

  • The Astronomy Hub: The Astronomy HubSerious about satellite science? Excited about eclipses? So are we! Join us in the Special Exhibition Hall for special presentations, hands-on activities and more all about astronomy.
  • Astronomy Domes: Ages 7 and UnderEnjoy an immersive space science experience! Step into a planetarium-inspired astronomy dome for a short film adventure with Sesame Street’s Big Bird.
  • Astronomy Domes: Ages 8 and UpExplore the Red Planet with Destination Mars: The New Frontier from inside a planetarium-inspired astronomy dome.
  • Our Climate Quest: You can be a climate hero! Stop by the Procter & Gamble Great Hall on Level 2 to learn how you can take climate action in your everyday life.
  • Compost Critters: Want to know what’s up with worms? Learn about the wriggly wonders that help turn food scraps into rich soil with this hands-on workshop.
  • Material World: Find out what it takes to make common everyday objects, like clothes, toys and more, and put your new knowledge to the test with a fun game.
  • Climate Resilience with Western Engineering: Explore incredible solutions designed by engineers from Western University that will help us prepare and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
  • IMAX Films: Complete your visit with a trip to our OMNIMAX Theatre!

Who is it for?
All ages

HOW MUCH

Tickets : Drop-in family activities are free with General Admission

Adult (18-64): $22
Youth (13-17)/Student (with ID)
Senior (65+): $16
Child (3-12): $13

IMAX films extra

How to get tickets?

Buy Online
At the door

WHEN & WHERE

Date & Time: February 16-19, 2024

Tuesday – Friday – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Saturday – Sunday – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Family Day on Monday, February 19, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Schedule

Venue :

Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Rd, North York

Trip Planning:

Paid Parking.
Public Transit: TTC / Triplinx – GTA

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