Science World
Discover a world of wonder at Vancouver's geodesic dome, packed with hands-on exhibits and a giant Sciense Theatre.
You can't miss the giant, striking geodisic dome at the end of False Creek! That's Science World, one of Vancouver's most recognizable landmarks. Originally built as the Expo Centre for the 1986 World's Fair, this striking geodesic dome is now home to a world of wonders. It's a playground for curious minds of all ages, offering a huge range of interactive exhibits, live science shows, and awe-inspiring films on one of the world's largest dome screens.
Why Visit Science World?
- Hands-On Fun: It's all about learning through play, with countless interactive exhibits that let you get hands-on with scientific concepts.
- The Science Theatre: Immerse yourself in incredible nature and science documentaries..
- Live Science Shows: Be amazed by explosive and educational live demonstrations performed by the energetic science facilitators.
- Iconic Architecture: The building itself is a marvel of engineering and a beloved part of the Vancouver skyline.
- Easy Transit Access: Located right next to Main Street–Science World SkyTrain Station, it's incredibly easy to get to.
- Non Profit Organization: Your admission charge helps support the science education programs, events and exhibits.
What to See & Do
- Explore the Galleries: Wander through permanent exhibit areas like the BodyWorks gallery and the Tinkering Space, plus ever-changing feature exhibitions.
- Watch a Film in the Science Theatre:Included in your admission, it's an experience you won't forget.
- See a Live Show: Don't miss the live science shows at the Peter Brown Family Centre Stage, which are a highlight for many visitors.
- Wonder Gallery: If you have young children (ages 0-5), the Wonder Gallery is a fantastic, dedicated space for them to play and learn.
Food & Drink Options
- Triple O's: Science World has an onsite Triple O's restaurant, a local favourite known for its burgers, fries, and milkshakes.
- Snack Bar: A concession is available for snacks and drinks.
- Nearby Restaurants: The surrounding Olympic Village neighbourhood offers a wide variety of cafes, restaurants, and craft breweries just a short walk away.
Pro Tips & Local Insights
- Buy Tickets Online: Purchase your tickets in advance online to save time and avoid queues, especially on weekends and holidays.
- Take the Ferry: For a scenic route, take the Aquabus or False Creek Ferries from Granville Island or Yaletown. There's a dock right at Science World. Note that these are private services and require a separate fare.
- Check for "After Dark" Events: Science World hosts popular adults-only (19+) evening events with drinks, music, and no kids. Check their website for dates.
Nearby Attractions (Transit-Friendly)
- Olympic Village: Explore the legacy of the 2010 Winter Olympics in the surrounding neighbourhood.
- Granville Island: Easily accessible via a short and scenic ride on the Aquabus or False Creek Ferries.
- BC Place Stadium & Rogers Arena: Just a 10-15 minute walk away.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesScience World Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7, Canada
Phone: (604) 443-7440
Official Website: Science World
Science World Reviews
Rated out of 5
Great place for kids. Our son loves to come here and explore stuff.
Watch for new experiments and shows in the cinema. The place itself is conveniently located very close to the city center and has many parking spots. You can extend your parking session within the entrance lobby of the center, order taxi or withdraw some cash at the ATM beside it. There is a burger and fries restaurant on the ground floor as well. Many washrooms but a bit smelly because of green earth factor being in place. ( But I personally think it needs to be cleaned more often). Several water bottles fillers across the center, thumbs up. Not too busy during weekdays, even though it was summer vacation for kids.
Dennis Batalin - a week ago
Children’s museum! Let me get that out of the way. Took my older children. Very spacious and displays have plenty of interactions. Has enough activities to entertain teens for a couple hours. Would definitely recommend for younger children.
Victor vazquez - a week ago
Just to let you know that I’m a 34 year-old adult with my buddy who’s also an adult. We actually had a lot of fun. Wish we when to the late night event. Anyway!
Kind of can tell that many attractions were well used yet not broken. That means people actually have fun. It easy to say that they should get new stuff but it a lot of money.
Seeing the staff and volunteers also were very cool. Like they care about this place a lot. It reminds me of the aquarium.
Now to my point. I wish that more people would go so they could upgrade it more so people would get more knowledge in their brain meat.
I’m going to see about the late night event next time.
Neon Manatee - a month ago
This is a fantastic place for kids - lots of different areas of science for them to engage with and learn from! Every time I come, I pray the dome is fixed and IMAX is open again... but alas, not yet.
A drawback though is that some of the areas are a bit dated, so the value of repeat visits is not great.
Edith Wu - a month ago
We had a blast at Science World with my kids (ages 1 & 4 years). I would say it’s geared more towards kids 2 and up, but our 1 year old still found plenty to have fun with (the water play area was a big hit!). We stayed for 2.5hrs and didn’t even get through all of it, so I think a family could totally make a whole day out of it if they wanted to.
Ash C - 5 months ago
Directions
| SkyTrain Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Expo & Millennium Lines | Main Street–Science World Station | 3 Minutes |
How to get to Science World by SkyTrain
No bus needed. Science World is located just a brief walk west from Main Street–Science World Station. The iconic dome is clearly visible from the station platform.
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